overhand knot

As the double overhand knot, it neither slips nor turns around.

To tie, first place an overhand knot in the end of the rope.

Then tie a second overhand knot, pass the running end of the rope through it, and tighten.

The result is larger in diameter than an overhand knot, and it will not come undone under pressure.

The overhand knot is very secure, to the point of jamming badly.

This hitch is actually an overhand knot tied around or through an object.

At this point, you have an overhand knot around the pole.

The tag end is then tied in an overhand knot around the running line.

Finally, an overhand knot is tied in the tag end.

The cinquefoil is the closed version of the double overhand knot.