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LEARNING TO TIE KNOTS

is quicker than trying to think about whether the running end
crosses over or under when producing it.

FIGURE 3-2: The crossing turn

Hitching Practices
When you tie a knot in the rope without ever using the run-
ning end, you’re said to “tie in the bight.” Tying in the bight may
be done in the middle of the rope or near the end (as long as
you’re not moving the running end). For example, you can make
a Clove Hitch by making two crossing turns in the bight, as
shown in FIGURE 3-3. Then, lay the right crossing turn over the
left one, and the resulting hitch can then be placed over the end
of a post.

FIGURE 3-3: Two crossing turns for a Clove Hitch

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