Double figure-eight loop

Not to be confused with double figure-eight, double figure-eight bend, or figure-eight loop.

A double figure-eight loop, (also known as a bunny ears, or a dog eared loop) is a type of knot that forms two parallel loops, and resembles the figure-eight loop.^[1]

Double figure-eight loop
Names	Double figure-eight loop, double Flemish loop, bunny ears
Category	Loop
Related	Figure-eight loop
Typical use	climbing, equalizing anchors
ABoK	#1085

It is frequently used in climbing and caving as an easily untie-able knot that is capable of being attached to two bolts and equalised.^[2]

A variation of this knot exists, known as the double figure-eight follow through that creates another loop below the bulk of the knot, a feature that is useful for clipping safety ropes into.^[3]