Clove Hitch

The Clove Hitch is a type of hitch knot that is used to secure a rope to an object. It is made up of two successive half-hitches tied around the object in opposite directions. The Clove Hitch is a simple and versatile knot that is often used in boating, climbing, and other outdoor activities. It’s often used for securing a rope to a post or a tree and it’s relatively easy to tie and untie. The Clove Hitch can be easily adjusted to a degree, but is not recommended for critical load-bearing applications, as it can slip or come undone when not loaded.

1. Take the end of the rope and make a loop, crossing the end over the standing part of the rope.
2. Bring the end of the rope behind the standing part and make another loop, crossing the end over itself.
3. Take the end of the rope and bring it over the top of the first loop and then under the second loop.
4. Tighten the knot by pulling on both loops and the end of the rope.

It’s important to note that the Clove Hitch is a binding knot, it is not meant to be used as a load bearing knot and it is not as secure when loaded dynamically.