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Halyard Hitch

This is perfect for making shackles or to provide a grip for yourself.
However, you do have to keep in mind that this knot cannot be tightened,
and that you have to melt the ends with heat to keep them safe and secure.
Do not use new ropes like Technora or Kevlar as they are not suitable for

this purpose. Take note that this knot is compact—and it’s good to have it
with you at sea!

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Instructions:

1. Let the tail of the rope pass through the shackle. Make sure that this
happens twice, and that you’d let it go around the standing end.
2. Now, let the rope pass through the shackled loop, and then go and

have it pulled as tightly as you could.
3. Close the knot by trimming and sealing the ends with heat.