http://www.ehow.com/guide_11-http://www.ehow.com/guide_11-hobbies-games.html.htmlwww.ehow.comhttp://www.ehow.com/how_4957086_tying-sheep-shank-knots.htmlUse a sheep shank knot to shorten a long piece of rope. Learn how to tie sheep shank knots for shortening rope in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout. Published on 4/30/2009http://www.ehow.com/tips_4957086.htmlThat is NOT a sheepshank. You tied overhands around the loops of the 'S', when you were supposed to make half hitches over the 'S'. <br/> <br/>The knot you tied will come undone if put under a load.