5 steps
Miller's Knot
The miller's knot binds the neck of a sack. The rope goes around, crosses, and the tag locks under one turn.
Use it for
The miller's knot binds the neck of a sack. The rope goes around, crosses, and the tag locks under one turn.
This line
Not a fishing-line knot.
Avoid when
A constrictor if the sack neck is hard and smooth.
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Miller's Knot
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Step 1
Around the sack neck.

Step 2
Cross the standing part.

Step 3
Tuck the tag under one turn.

Step 4
Pull both ends.

Step 5
The neck should stay closed.
The drawing follows this tying order. Pause, step, or scrub to stay with the words. The standing line runs to the reel. The tag is the short end you trim. Skin-hook means the point lies flat in the plastic, not out where grass can grab it.
Common mistakes
- A granny tied around the neck.
- The tag not trapped.