FIGURE OF

EIGHT KNOT

BY S ASWATHA
 WHAT IS A FIGURE OF EIGHT KNOT ?
➢ A place where two ends or pieces of rope, string, etc. have been tied
together.
➢ A single figure-eight (also called a Flemish) is often used as a stopper
knot, but more commonly it is used as the foundation for a figure-eight
bend, bight, or rewoven. Knot tiers should be intimately familiar with
this configuration, as this family of knots is recognized as one of the
strongest and most versatile series of knots.
➢ General-purpose stopper knot. Replaces the common overhand knot in
many uses
PROCEDURE - FIGURE OF EIGHT KNOT
GURE OF EIGHT KNOT
 USES - FIGURE OF EIGHT KNOT
➢ In rescue
➢ Boating
➢ Backs up the figure 8 follow through enabling attachment to a climbing harness
➢ For maintaining and growing long horse tails
➢ In lashing
➢ In macramé jewelry
➢ Forms beautiful necklace and wedding ring patterns
➢ To make decorative napkin rings
➢ In paracord bracelets
➢ Forms the eternity symbol in feng shui
➢ Aids in hanging a child’s swing
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