Fireman's Chair Knot

A Fireman's Chair Knot, also known as the Handcuff Knot is an inline knot with two adjustable loops in opposing directions.

To Tie a Fireman's Chair Knot:

Make a half hitch. Right under left. Loop away from you.
Make a second hitch. Again, right under left.
Bring right hitch on front of left hitch.
Pull loop through like shown.
Pull each loop outwards.
Pull each loop until loop is large enough to fit a person. Make sure the center knot tightens as you do this.
Make a half hitch. Right under left, exactly like the start.
Put loop through half hitch.
Bring half hitch up to center knot and tighten.
Make another half hitch but this time on the right side. Again, right under left.
Put loop through half hitch.
Bring half hitch up to center of the knot and tighten.
Your finished knot.

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