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Where there diameters are very dissimilar, either the Surgeon's Knot should be used, or the thinner line should be doubled where the knot is formed. |
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· Lie the ends of the two lines against each other, overlapping about 6 inches. · Take 5 turns around one line with the end of the other, and bring the end back where it's held between the two lines. · Repeat by taking 5 turns around the other line, bringing the end back between the two lines. These two ends should then project in opposite directions. · Work the knot up into loops, taking care that the two ends do not slip out of position. · Draw the knot up tightly. |