Page 139 - Maria Constantino "The Knot Handbook"
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PEDIGREE-COW HITCH
f only one standing part of a cow hitch (see p140) is taking the strain, tie a pedigree version.
I This is a useful knot for suspending garden tools from the roof of a shed or outhouse.
Over the anchor
I point/ object, take the
working end of a line around
and down, from front to back.
Bring the working end
2 around and across the front
of its own standing part.
Take the working end back
3 up behind the anchor
point/ object and then down in
front once more.
