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CLOve hItCh On a StaKe

A variation of the clove hitch used
for tying a rope to a stake.

This method of tying a clove hitch requires two hands but
allows the rope to be dropped quickly over a stake or post
instead of tying the knot around the object. As a bonus,
it can be tied at any point in a rope. An ancient knot, the
clove hitch is at least 10,000 years old. When a quick hitch
is needed, climbers and boaters use this knot.

Clove Hitch on a Stake: Step 1 Clove Hitch on a Stake: Step 2

Form two loops in a rope, one in the right hand, Place the right-hand loop on top of the left- StatIOnarY hItCheS
one in the left, as shown in the photograph. hand loop. Drop the two loops over a stake
and tighten by pulling simultaneously on
both ends of the rope, taking care to keep the
distinctive shape of the knot.

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