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50 Square or Reef Knot. The commonest knot for tying two ropes together. Frequently used in fast-aid bandaging. Never slips or jams; easy to untie.

False Reef or Granny. If the ends are not crossed correctly when making the reef knot, the false reel or granny is the result. This knot is always had.

Sheet Bend of Weaver's Knot. This knot is used in bending the sheet to the clew of a sail and in tying two rope-ends together. Make a bight with one rope A, B, then pass end C, of other rope up through and around the entire bight and bend it under its own standing part.

The Bowline. A noose that neither jams nor slips. Used in lowering a person from a burning building, etc.

Form a small loop on the standing part leaving the end long enough for the size of noose required. Pass the end up through the bight around the standing part and down through the bight again. To tighten, hold noose in position and pull standing part.

Halter, Slip, or Running Knot. A bight is first formed and an overhand knot made with the end around the standing part.

Sheepshank. Used for shortening ropes. Gather up the amount to be shortened, then make a half hitch round each of the bends as shown in the diagram.