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How to Tie a Reef Knot

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Reef Knot Incorrectly Tied in Granny Knot
Reef knot in granny knot

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This is what an incorrectly tied “granny” reef knot looks like. If the second overhand knot is not tied to oppose the first overhand knot (in steps 2 and 3 earlier), you can end up with a granny knot the same way an incorrectly tied square knot ends up a granny knot.

Danger: this knot will not hold!

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