Triple bowline Triple bowline The triple bowline knot is a variation of the bowline knot. The knot can be applied to emergency situations, such as mountain rescue. The name comes from the three loops that would be formed by tying this knot. The knot is tied in the same way the original bowline is, except with a doubled rope (using a bight). An overhand loop is formed in the rope, the working end is passed back through that loop, behind the standing part of the rope, back through the loop and pulled tight. The working end (bight) forms a third loop, often
A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories she even care? A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories A Knot in the Grain and other Stories is a collection of short fantasy stories by author and Newbery Medalist, Robin McKinley. Published by HarperTrophy, this collection of stories came out in 1994 although several of the stories had been previously printed. This collection gives readers a taste of McKinley's style and allows brief glimpses in the worlds where magic lives and you never know what might be possible. Stories included: "The Healer" "The Stagman" "Touk's House" "Buttercup" "A Knot in the Grain" The Healer: Lily was born mute