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Ropes, Knots, and Hitches

clove Hitch

One Of tHe BeSt KnOwn
And MOSt wIdeLy uSed
geneRAL HItCHeS
The simple beauty of the clove hitch, another
fundamental knot, and the ability to tie it
with one hand (with only a little practice), are
offset by the fact that it works loose over time,
especially if the pull on the rope is not at a
right angle to the point of attachment. With
that in mind, this knot is still one of the most
universally useful of all quick hitches in all kinds
of pursuits.

Clove Hit XXch: Step 1 Clove Hitch: Step 2
XX

XXXWrap the working end of the XXX
Wrap the working end around
rope around an object, laying the object a second time and
it over the standing part as underneath the crossed-over
shown in the photograph. section of the first turn. Tighten
by pulling simultaneously on
the working end and standing
end, taking care to keep the dis-
tinctive shape of the knot.

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