The stopper knot is very handy in several situations. For instance you could tie one in the end of the rope it stop it unexpectedly passing through the belay/abseil device. Use it to backup your figure eight follow through tie in knot. Two stopper knots are used to make the double fishermans for joining two ropes.

To tie a stopper knot in the end of the rope, follow these steps.

Step 1: Form a loop. Step 2: Form a second loop behind the first one, as shown.

Step 3: Pass the end back through both loops.

Step 4: Pull tight.

Further Reading:
Stoppers - Knots on the end of the rope. From RealKnots.com

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