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TECHNIQUES 23

Forming a half hitch
A half hitch is a simple maneuver that is one of the building blocks
of knot tying. Usually, half hitches are made around an object, such
as a pole, or another rope.

Behind

In front Pull
Over

Make a half hitch by taking Lock the half hitch in place
the rope once around the by passing one end of the
object you are securing it to. rope across the other end.

Forming a crossing turn

A crossing turn, like a half hitch, is the basis of many knots. It can
be formed by rolling the rope between the finger and thumb of one
hand so that it twists over or under itself to form a loop.

Crossing
turn

Under

Roll the part of the rope that is The rope will twist under
to lie under the turn between itself to form the crossing
the thumb and fingers. turn.