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ends together on top, making an Overhand Knot around the barrel.

STEP 2 Spread the crossed parts of the Overhand Knot over the sides of the barrel,
then tie the ends together to serve as a hoisting sling. A Fisherman’s Knot (see Chapter

7) or Hunter’s Bend (see Chapter 2) will work well to complete a closed loop for
hoisting.

Make sure that the sling is symmetrical on the barrel before lifting.

HALF HITCH

There are two basic ways of making a Half Hitch. It can be tied off with a running end,

or it can be tied off with a bight, which makes it a Slipped Half Hitch.

STEP 1 Bring the running end around the ring and then around its standing part.
Then, tuck the end inside the crossing turn, next to the ring.