How to Tie a Bowline Knot

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How to Tie a Bowline Knot

A bowline is a useful way to put a loop in the end of a rope. A common know with many uses

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Step 1 of 6
Get the tag end of the line.

Get the tag end of the line.

Step 2 of 6
Place a loop in it.

Place a loop in it.

Step 3 of 6
Go through the loop with the tag end.

Go through the loop with the tag end.

Step 4 of 6
Go around the line and back through the loop.

Go around the line and back through the loop.

Step 5 of 6
Pull tight.

Pull tight.

Step 6 of 6
Reverse side. How to remember:  call the end the rabbit. " the rabbit comes outta the hole, around the tree and back in the hole. "

Reverse side. How to remember: call the end the rabbit. " the rabbit comes outta the hole, around the tree and back in the hole. "

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