How to Make an Overhead Knot
- 1). Measure the length around your neck and multiply it by 12.
- 2). Cut two strands of hemp twine equal to this number. Fold them in half, forming two loops.
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Place the loops side by side around the left index finger. - 4). Holding both loops between the right thumb and index finger, slide them off the left index finger. Pinch all four strands together with the left thumb and middle finger about 4 inches below the gathered loops, leaving the index finger free.
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With the right hand, wrap the twine around the left index finger. Be sure to leave a little slack in the section of twine wrapped around the index finger. - 6). With the right hand, push the gathered loops through the section of twine wrapped around the left index finger as you pull that finger out.
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Pull the loops through the hole with the right hand while using the left hand to pull the four free strands in the opposite direction.
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