Page 94 - Buck Tilton - Outward Bound Ropes, Knots, and Hitches 2 ed.
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Bring the working end across the front of the
standing part.
It is a handy knot for suspending tools or other items from
pegs or cross beams over patios or in garages, sheds, or
other storage areas. It also works well as a starting point for
lashings. The pedigree cow hitch is credited to Dr. Harry
Asher and his 1989 publication, The Alternative Knot Book.
(Dr. Asher, a founding member of the International Guild of
Knot Tyers, also wrote about the theory behind why knots
work.)
