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It is a handy knot for suspending tools or other items    Dr. Asher also wrote about
                from pegs or cross beams over patios or in garages, sheds,   the  theory  behind  why
                or  other  storage  areas.  It  also  works  well  as  a  starting   knots  work  He  was  a
                point for lashings. The pedigree cow hitch is credited to   ZOOM  founding  member  of  the
                Dr. Harry Asher and his 1989 publication, The Alternative   International Guild of Knot
                Knot Book.                                                  Tyers.



                Cow Hitch (Pedigree): Step 3                         Cow Hitch (Pedigree): Step 4






























                Bring the working end back up and over the           Tuck the working end behind both turns of the        StatIOnarY hItCheS
                rail again, and down through the bight of the        rope that go around the rail or bar. Tighten by
                knot, as shown in the photograph.                    pulling on the standing part.








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