Overhand Knot (Thumb Knot)

This is the smallest, simplest and most commonly used knot. It is used as a "stopping knot", for example to prevent the end of a rope from untwisting. When tied at the end or standing part of a rope, this knot prevents it from sliding through a block, hole, or another knot. It can also be used to increase a person's grip on a rope.

To Tie an Overhand Knot:

Make a loop near the end of the rope
Pass the running end through the loop
Draw tightly

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