Page 262 - Geoffrey Budworth, Jason Dalton "The Little Book of Incredibly Useful Knots"

Snuggle hitch

This is another comparative newcomer to the knotting scene, discovered by Owen Nuttall of

West Yorkshire, England, and first published in 1987. It is stronger and far more secure than
the clove hitch (see page 150) and will cope with a right-angled, lengthwise, or variable pull.

Take the working end up and over the rail or spar, from front to back (1). Bring it forward to cross
over itself, then take it over and down behind the rail again (2). Crossing over its own standing part

(3), take it under the next knot part encountered, then over and down behind the rail once more
(4). Coming back up on the right-hand side, take the working end over the first crossing point and
tuck it under the second knot part (5). Work the knot snug and tight (6).