Difference between revisions of "AY Honors/Knot/Clove hitch"

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This knot is the "general utility" hitch for when you need a quick, simple method of fastening a rope around a post, spar or stake.  
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| use = This knot is the "general utility" hitch for when you need a quick, simple method of fastening a rope around a post, spar or stake.  
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#Make a turn with the rope around the object and over itself.
 
#Make a turn with the rope around the object and over itself.
 
#Take a second turn with the rope around the object.  
 
#Take a second turn with the rope around the object.  
 
#Pull the end up under the second turn so it is between the rope and the object. Tighten by pulling on both ends.  
 
#Pull the end up under the second turn so it is between the rope and the object. Tighten by pulling on both ends.  
 
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[[Image:Knot clove.jpg]]
 

Revision as of 02:04, 20 June 2007

Clove hitch
Knot clove.jpg

Use: This knot is the "general utility" hitch for when you need a quick, simple method of fastening a rope around a post, spar or stake.

How to tie:

  1. Make a turn with the rope around the object and over itself.
  2. Take a second turn with the rope around the object.
  3. Pull the end up under the second turn so it is between the rope and the object. Tighten by pulling on both ends.