Figure eight loop mid-line

What is the Figure Eight Loop?

The Figure Eight Loop knot is a simple method to create a mid-line loop in a rope.

The Figure Eight Loop, what is it used for?

The Figure Eight Loop can be used as a tie-in point for climbing. You can use a carabiner to attach a harness to the loop, or use the retraced Figure Eight Knot to form the Figure Eight Loop around a fixed object.

You can also use the Figure Eight Loop for attaching tackle parts when fishing.

Remarks

The Figure Eight Knot is simple to check, and that makes it a great climbing knot.