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Camping Knots: Stationary Hitches

clove Hitch on a ring

A vARIAtIOn Of tHe
CLOve HItCH uSed fOR
tyIng A ROpe tO A RIng
This method of tying a clove hitch to a ring
or similar object allows the knot to be easily
loosened and retightened to control the
length of the rope leading to the ring. It
is commonly used by anyone in just about
any circumstance who needs a quick,
temporary hitch.

Clove Hitch on a Ring: Step 1 Clove Hitch on a Ring: Step 2

Feed the working end of the Bring the working end up
rope through the ring from through the ring again (from
behind and bring it down and the back) and down through
behind the standing part. the back of the bight of the
knot, as shown in the photo-
graph. Tighten by pulling on
the standing part.

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