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HITCHES

2 Cross the working end diagonally 3 Now pass the working end over 4 Pull the working end through
over the standing part, and go the standing part, and tuck it under and tighten the knot. If using thin
around the item again. both parts of the original turn. twine, wrap the ends around
something (eg a couple of bolts)
to give a better purchase.

Constrictor knot with loop

The constrictor knot might be a
vicious beast in its original form,
but it can be tamed by the
addition of a simple drawloop.
It’s still more secure than a
clove hitch, and you won’t need
a knife to remove it. The perfect
compromise?

KNOT SCORE
Strength
Security 1 Tie a constrictor knot as above, 2 Tuck the bight under the
Diffi culty Tying but, after tucking the working end remaining turn to create the
Diffi culty Untying under the fi rst part of the original drawloop. Adjust the size of
Usefulness turn, put a bight in the end. the loop and tighten the knot.

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