Clove Hitch

The Clove Hitch

Description

The Clove Hitch is used to attach a line to an object. Not a highly secure knot, but sufficient to attach fenders to lifelines.

Step by Step Instructions

	Here is the object (e.g. a lifeline)
	Begin with a round turn around the object and cross over
	Make another turn
	Pass the end under the second turn and pull through
	Tighten and you're done

last updated: 06 July 2007