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65. Clove Hitch

Also known as: Builder’s Knot, Dry Weather Hitch

This is a useful light-duty hitch for situations where the load will be fairly
constant and at right angles to a stationary object, but it can be insecure—
or it may jam—in other situations. It’s easy to tie in the end of a rope, as
described here, or on a bight, as shown on the following page. It forms the
basis for several other hitches and can also serve as a light-duty binding
knot.

Uses: light-duty hitch, tying up boats, hanging gear from horizontal poles, binding knot
Pros: easy and quick to tie

Cons: insecure; can jam

Instructions

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