The Stevedore knot is a stopper knot that’s basically a Figure of Eight Knot with a couple of extra turns to give it more volume. This knot thanks it’s name to the dockworkers (Stevedores) using it as a stopper knot. A Stevedore’s main task was to load and unload ships, for this blocks were used to pull cargo onto a ship. The Stevedore Knot would be tied at the end of a line used for loading to prevent the line from slipping though the blocks, because it’s a bulky knot that’s quick and easy to tie.
1. Create a crossing turn, crossing the working end over top a the standing end.
Leave a long working end.
Pass the working end under and than over the standing end.
2. Pass the working end under the standing end once more and bring the working end to the front of the knot.
3. Tuck the working end through the loop at the top, front to back.
4. Dress the knot by pulling the working end and standing end in opposite directions.
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We learnt different knots at school. Do children not have to learn that now?