Description

The Stevedore knot is a stopper knot, often tied near the end of a rope.

Use

Used as a stopper knot.
Many sources suggest the knot was used by stevedores in their work loading and
unloading ships. To raise and lower cargo they used large blocks and these required a larger stopper knot to prevent
the line from running completely through the block.

Releasing

Non-jamming

Security

The Stevedore Knot remains secure even when slack.

Other names

Stevedore knot, Double figure eight.

Tying

The knot is formed by following the steps to make a figure-of-eight knot, but the working end makes an additional
wrap around the standing part before passing back through the initial loop in the same direction it would have for
a figure-of-eight knot.