Page 34 - Walter B. Gibson "Knots And How To Tie Them"

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fig. 1

Clove Hitch

Once you acquire the knack, you
can make this hitch in what amounts
A to a single, auromadc operanon.
q slightly to the right of the center. The
Hold the rope in the left hand,
left hand is tilted downward, its back
turned outward. Now, bring the right
hand across in back of the left and
fig. 2
grip the rope. in the same fashion but
to the left of the center (fig. 1).
Sweep the right hand to the right
and the left hand to the left, so they
assume their natural positions (fig. 2).
LAVA At the same time rum the right hand
OVER palm upward. Twist the loose left fist
• rightward and downward, planting its
knuckles squarely in the half-opened
right palm (fig. 3).
Grip both coils with the right hand
and the Clove Hitch is formed (fig.
4). Its double loop can then be
dropped over a post or other upright
object and tightened.

fig. 4