Surgeon's Knot: When two different lines need to be joined, one should use the Surgeon's Knot.

• Put the two lines against each other on the surface, as each overlaps about 10 inches.
• Tie an Overhand Knot. Pull one of the lines all the way through the loop.
• Pull the first line through the loop again.
• Take the other end through the loop.
• The knot can now be worked into its final shape.