How to Tie a Wireman’s Knot

There are many knots that fall into the loop-on-the-bight category, but this one is particularly helpful when building a rope bridge (as described in an upcoming post).  This knot is basically tied by reverse french braiding the loops.

1. Wrap two turns around the left hand (palm up) from left to right.
2. Name the wraps from the palm to the fingertips: #1 (heel), #2 (palm), and #3 (fingertip).  Grab the #2 wrap (middle) and place it over the #1 wrap (heel).
3. Grab the #1 wrap (now in the middle) and place it over the #3 wrap (fingertip).
4. Grab the #3 wrap (now in the middle) and place it over the #2 wrap (heel).
5. Grab the #2 wrap (now in the middle) and pull up to form a fixed loop.
6. Dress the knot down by pulling on the fixed loop and the two working ends.  Pull the working ends apart to finish the knot.