Page 89 - Buck Tilton - Outward Bound Ropes, Knots, and Hitches 2 ed.
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Bring the working end up through the ring again
(from the back) and down through the back of the
bight of the knot, as shown in the photograph.
Tighten by pulling on the standing part.
Cow Hitch (Simple)
ANOTHER QUICK AND SIMPLE, THOUGH
INSECURE,GENERAL-PURPOSE HITCH
The simple or common cow hitch, scoffed at by many knot
enthusiasts, loosens easily due to the fact that the weight of
a load pulls entirely on the standing part of the rope. It is
often used to temporarily tether animals, but it should not
be trusted for any length of time. Archaeological evidence
shows that this knot has been around for centuries and
deserves a place in knot literature. It will endure due to its
simplicity.
