How to tie a figure 8 follow through knot
This is based on a basic knot, the simple figure eight or figure-of-eight. The second line follows the knot from end to start forming an opposing knot.
Step 1
Take two running ends of the rope and place them facing each other.
Step 2
Take one of the working ends of rope tie a figure 8 knot.
Step 3
Feed the second rope in from the side of the knot that has the terminated end.
Step 4
Following the same pattern as the figure 8 knot, feed the running end back through the knot.
Step 5
Follow the (red) rope that is tied in the figure 8.
Step 6
Each bend in the rope should end up with two ropes side by side.
Step 7
Each bend in the rope should end up with two ropes side by side.
Step 8
On both ends of the knot there should be two ropes.
Step 9
Dress and set the knot.