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Midshipman’s Hitch

The Midshipman’s Hitch is perfect for when you want knots that are easily
tied and untied, and are easy to release—especially for emergencies while
in the woods. You can use tarred hemp or twisted nylon for this, but if you
want other kinds of ropes, there’s no problem, too.

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Instructions:

1. Let the tail end of the rope pass through the rope’s standing end.
2. Let it pass around again, and then have it tucked inside the first

chain of the rope so you could form an awning hitch.
3. Do it more until you get to tie a hitch.
4. Make a half hitch to get the Midshipman’s hitch. However, if you
make a reverse half hitch, take note that this would be an adjustable
hitch.