The Spanish Bowline is a double splayed loop knot that
is easy to adjust (before putting on a load) due to the fact that the rope
communicates between the two loops. However, unless this knot is set very
tightly, it is possible that the rope will slip when you have put it to
use, which could be disastrous. When tied and set properly, it is an excellent
utility knot.
Step #1
Make two loops.
Step #2
Put a half twist in each loop, turning the outside
of each loop to the middle.
Step #3
Take the left-twisted loop and insert it through the
right-twisted loop.
Step #4
Take the material from the bottom of the twisted loops
and pull up bights through the top of the twisted loops.
Finished Spanish Bowline
- Front View
Pull on the standing line to dress the knot. Pull
on all parts to set the knot.
Finished Spanish Bowline
- Rear View
Pull on the standing line to dress the knot. Pull
on all parts to set the knot.
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