Figure-eight on a bight

A figure-eight knot that creates a fixed loop.

How to sign

Use Dominant R-hand: rope bight; dominant index then traces figure-eight. The base or passive hand is Non-dominant hand holds the U-shaped bight open. Create a U-shaped rope loop between the hands. Trace a small figure-eight at the loop base and tighten the knot without closing the loop. Hold the loop open with a compact knot at its base. Fingerspell on first use. Show an R-hand rope bight as a U-shaped loop, then trace a small figure-eight and tighten it without closing the loop.