Daisy Chain or Sinnet Knot

With a Slip Knot you can make a daisy chain or a sinnet knot, useful for shortening a rope or other cable while in use or for storage.
To tie:

1. Create a loop in the rope. Then pull a bight of the working part through the loop, creating an overhand noose knot.
2. Pull another bight of the working part through the loop of the previous stitch.
3. Tighten the stitch to the desired degree by pulling on the both sides of the loop. Adjust the loop by pulling on the working end to keep it a reasonable size.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 until the rope has been sufficiently shortened.
5. To lock the sinnet, pass the working end through the final loop.

To restore the rope to its original length, pull the end passed in the last step back through the final loop and pull on the free end. The sinnet will quickly unravel.

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