Page 76 - Peter Randall - The Craft of the Knot

This hitch traps the running end very tightly. Learn this knot, and you will also know
how to tie a common necktie knot.

CLEAT HITCH

When tied correctly, the Cleat Hitch has a distinctive loop, with one line on top crossing

two parallel lines under it.

STEP 1 Pass the line once around the base, and bring it diagonally across the top.

STEP 2 Pass the running end under one end of the cleat and back diagonally across

and on top of the previous pass.