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Slip knot

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Category
  
Stopper

ABoK
  
529

Releasing
  
Non-jamming

Slip knot

Names
  
Slip knot, Slipped overhand knot

Related
  
running knot, noose knot

Typical use
  
temporary stopper knot, knitting, animal snares

The slip knot is a stopper knot which is easily undone by pulling the tail (working end). The slip knot is related to the running knot, which will release when the standing end is pulled. Both knots are identical and are composed of a slipped overhand knot, where a bight allows the knot be released by pulling on an end; the working end for a slip knot, and the standing end for a running knot. The slip knot is used as a starting point for crochet and knitting.

Standard creation

The slip knot is formed by first creating a loop in the shape of a "p". Place a hand or hook through the loop hole and grab a bight on the working end. Draw this bight through the first loop. Seat the knot and pull the bight until a small loop is created.

References

Slip knot Wikipedia