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Nút Ruồi, Nút Dẹt, Nút The Simple Noose

A noose is used for tightening around an object
Thòng Lọng (usually a stick, pole, or tree). The simplest noose is
the easiest to learn and is used as a base for more
(Overhand, Square, and complicated nooses. Please be careful when working
Simple Noose) with nooses because once tightened, they require
great force to untie.

Objective
Learn how to tie an overhand knot, square knot, and
simple noose, and understand their uses.

Fact Finding
Overhand knot
The overhand knot is the simplest and most
commonly used knot. It is used to prevent the end of
a piece of rope or yarn from unfolding. It is not Step 1 2 3
strong and should not be used in situations where
great force is expected.

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Square Knot (or Reef Knot)

The Square Knot is used in simple applications to tie
two pieces of rope together. It is simple to tie and
easy to untie. However, it is knot very strong and
should not be used for any besides simple situations.
For stronger alternatives, see the lesson on Bender
Knots.