Page 50 - The Pocket Guide to Essential Knots

HALF HITCHES

The half hitch is a widely used fastening with many variations and

is often used to complete and strengthen other knots—as in the

round turn and two half hitches (see page 42). The slipped half

hitch is a very useful variation: one sharp pull on the end releases

the knot.

1 A Single Half Hitch is a very simple knot. Take the line end through or

around an object, back through the loop and pull on the main line.

POSSIBLE USES?

• To strengthen or secure other knots.