Butterfly Knot

Start by taking a section in the middle of the rope and making two loops, one big, one small

Fold the large loop down over the smaller one

Pull the large loop throught the small loop from underneath

The finished knot.
This knot is used to put a loop in the middle of a rope. This knot does not decrease the linear strength of the rope nearly as much as other similar knots.

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