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Double Overhand Stopper

How to tie the Double Overhand Stopper Knot. The double overhand knot makes a good stopper knot to tie at the end of a rope. It is easy to tie and makes a fairly bulky knot. Other good choices for the task of stopper knot are the figure eight and Ashley's Stopper.

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Double Overhand Stopper Knot Tying Instructions

Tie an overhand knot at the end of a rope but do not tighten the knot down.

Pass the end of the line through the loop created by the first overhand knot.

Tighten the knot down while sliding it into place at the end of the line. Be sure to leave some tail sticking out from the end of the knot.

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