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Clove Hitch

Method # 3
If you wish to learn only one method, then

this is the one, as it can be used in all
circumstances. It is the only way if there is no
access to the end of the pole, post or rail,

Make sure that the hitches go in the same
direction and do not make a cow hitch, which
is even less secure,

1 Make a turn round the post bringing the
working end of the rope over and trapping

the standing part of the rope—this makes
the first half hitch.
2 Bring the working end round behind the
post, above the first half hitch.

3 Put the working end under the turn just
made, This gives the second half hitch
forming the clove hitch.

4 The finished knot.

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