Two Strand Manrope Knot

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Two Strand Manrope Knot

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The two strand manrope knot is an attractive stopper knot ideal for lanyards, zipper pulls, key ring fobs, etc.

You will need a hemostat or needle nose pliers to help complete the knot.

First Tie a Wall Knot . . . . . .

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Make a loop and bring right hand end under two.

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Then bring the other end under, over two and down through the bight. Tighten.

. . .then a Crown.

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Bring the right hand end over, under the left hand end to complete the crown (overhand knot).

Next Tuck Up . . . . .

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Take left hand end and move it under the wall knot strand and up through the bight.

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Do the same with the other strand.

Then Tuck Down.

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Tighten the knot slightly. There is an obvious place for the end to exit through the center of the knot. With a forceps pull the end through.

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Do the same with the other end. Tighten knot and cut off the ends.