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Slippery Hitch

Start by tying a Running Knot in
the loose end of the rope (instead of
the standing part), near the end (fig.
1 ). The knot is formed around the
end portion of the rope.
If the loop is drawn up, the end
will come out through. To prevent
that, tie an ordinary Overhand Knot
— or two or three —near the end of
the rope (fig. 1). This serves as a
"stopper" when it is drawn up to the
Slip Knot (fig. 2). The result is the
true Slippery Hitch. The loop can be
PULL UP "hitched" over a post and will not
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pull out, thanks to the combination.

SIMPLE KNOT

fig. 1

DRAW
TIGHT