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If you wish, you can also tie the top half of the Surgeon’s Knot with two crossings.
TIMBER HITCH
Just as its name suggests, the Timber Hitch is traditionally used to hoist or drag logs or
poles.
STEP 1 Start by tying a Half Hitch (see Chapter 4).
STEP 2 Continue making additional wraps, as shown.
As you can see, this hitch will work best if you place strain on it along the direction of
the object the rope is hitched to—it will keep the knot tight.
