Overhand loop

For the knot component, seeLoop (knot).

Overhand loop
Names	Overhand loop, Loop knot
Category	Loop
Origin	Ancient
Releasing	Jamming
ABoK	#1009, #1046, #518

Theoverhand loopis a simpleknotwhich forms a fixedloopin a rope. Made by tying anoverhand knotin thebight,it can be tied anywhere along a rope (does not need anyworking end). The knot can be used for attaching clips, hooks, other rope, etc., but has the disadvantage that it is likely to jam tight when the rope has been pulled and the knot may need to be cut off. It also has some uses in kite-flying, though other knots may be better. It is commonly disapproved by the Boy Scouts because of its tendency to be misused as an alternative to thebowline.(Reference 1 also contains a sequence of images that show how to tie an overhand knot.)