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Penny Knot
Step by Step.
Thread the hook, which is held between thumb and third finger of the left hand. The rag, which is extended in a loop, is held between index finger and thumb. The standing part of the line is held in the palm of the right hand and looped over the right index finger. |
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The right index finger, still retaining the loop in the standing part of the line, goes in the loop of the tag. | |
Pulls it back over the standing part, which was looped over the right index finger. |
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And rotates it anti-clockwise around the standing part. | |
A complete rotation is made, then the right thumb is inserted into the loop beside the index finger to grip the tag on completion of another half rotation. |
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The tag is pulled free of the left thumb and finger grip and through the loop. | |
Pulling gently on the tag closes the knot so the hook is now on a loop of line. |
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The knot is slid down onto the eye of the hook and locked in place with firm, but gentle pressure, on the standing part of the line. Trim the tag. |
All illustrations and text of this knot are reproduced with the kind consent of Geoff Wilson,