The Figure Eight Loop is popular with climbers due to its distinctive look when tightened, which helps to determine whether it is tied correctly. For a high level of security, the running end can be secured to the standing part with a Triple Overhand Knot.

1 Begin by folding over the running end to make a bight, and use it to form a Figure Eight.

2 As you tighten the knot, the bight will form the loop.

Strong and secure, the Figure Eight Loop can also be tied around an object by making a regular Figure Eight Knot (see Chapter 4), leaving enough running end to bring around the object and then back to trace through the Figure Eight toward the standing part.