slipped overhand knot.

slip knot (Wikipedia)
Slip knot
SlipKnot.jpg
A slip knot tied in a kernmantle rope
NamesSlip knot, Slipped overhand knot
CategoryStopper
Relatedrunning knot, noose knot
ReleasingNon-jamming
Typical usetemporary stopper knot, knitting, animal snares
ABoK529

The slip knot is a stopper knot which is easily undone by pulling the tail (working end). The slip knot is related to the running knot, which will release when the standing end is pulled. Both knots are identical and are composed of a slipped overhand knot, where a bight allows the knot be released by pulling on an end; the working end for a slip knot, and the standing end for a running knot. The slip knot is used as a starting point for crochet and knitting.

The slip knot is a stopper knot that may be spilled or slipped instantly by pulling on the end to withdraw a loop. There is but one knot entitled to the name; any others having a similar feature are merely "slipped" knots.

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