Sheep Shank
- Make a loop in the rope, with one end longer than the other.
- Make a second loop next to the first, but in the opposite direction.
- Take the long end of the rope and thread it through the second loop.
- Bring the long end of the rope around the standing end and tuck it under the first loop.
- Tighten the knot by pulling on the standing end and the long end of the rope.
Note: The sheep shank is a binding knot that can be used to shorten a rope, or to take up slack in a rope. It is not recommended to use in life-safety or critical load bearing applications as it can slip or weaken under high loads or tensions.