Page 34 - Jim Whippy "Reeds Knot Handbook"

round turn & two halF hItches

A secure and simple knot, the round turn and two half hitches
is used to secure a rope to a pole or ring. It is the ideal knot
to start or finish a lashing as the half hitches prevent the knot
from unrolling as they have a locking effect. It will remain
secure even if placed under a lot of strain, say the movement
of a boat or other weight, and yet it is simple to untie.
Another advantage to this knot is that it will not slip along the overhand Knots and hItches
object to which it is secured, which makes it useful in a variety
of different situations.
For the purpose of this step-by-step sequence the rope is
secured to a ring, rather than round a post.

3
Take the working end and
place it over the top of
the standing end. Bring the
end upwards and through
the loop that is formed.
4
Pull the first half hitch tight,
then repeat, taking the
working end over the top of
the standing end, underneath,
and through the loop.
5
Push the knot towards
the ring to tighten and
complete the knot.

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