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Cast: see forming a knot.

Cat’s paw: an efficient method for hitching a sling to a hook, provided that both standing parts are
under load. It prevents the rope from sliding over the hook and thus ensures an even lift.

First lay out the rope to make a bight in the sling. Fold it down over the standing parts to form two
further bights.