Ashley's Bend (aka ABOK 1452)

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Ashley's Bend (aka ABOK 1452)

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This is ABOK 1452 with the bights folded up to make it more streamlined.

It makes a secure loop suitable for lanyard or zipper pull.

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Bring left hand end under itself to make a bight.

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Bring other end up through the bight forming the loop for the lanyard/pull.

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Bring that same end down under itself to make another bight.

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Now both ends will be tucked down through hole A.

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First the right hand end.

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Then the left hand end.

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Grab the loop in one hand and the two strands in the other and pull apart. Tighten the knot.