Clove hitch
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An alternative way of tying a clove hitch it to make and overhand loop in the rope. Then make a second overhand loop next to the first loop. Next, without turning over either loop, place the first loop on top of the second loop. Finally, place the two loops over the end of a pole or around the neck of the bear bag and pull tight.|[[Boy Scout Handbook]] p. 139, 11th ed.}} | An alternative way of tying a clove hitch it to make and overhand loop in the rope. Then make a second overhand loop next to the first loop. Next, without turning over either loop, place the first loop on top of the second loop. Finally, place the two loops over the end of a pole or around the neck of the bear bag and pull tight.|[[Boy Scout Handbook]] p. 139, 11th ed.}} | ||
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| - | + | {{quote-source|The Clove hitch was, originally, included here with the intention of condemning it. It does have two major failings: it slips and, paradoxically, can also bind.}|[http://www.animatedknots.com/ Grog]}} | |
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| - | * [http://www.animatedknots.com/clovescouting/index.php Grog's Animated Knots: Clove | + | * [http://www.animatedknots.com/clovescouting/index.php Grog's Animated Knots: Clove hitch] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-tie-a-clove-hitch-knot-with-a-knot-tying-animation-265459/ Wonder How To Video: Clove Hitch Knot] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-tie-the-clove-hitch-boy-scouts-knot-265367/ Wonder How To Video: Clove hitch Boy Scout Knot] - [http://www.animatedknots.com/cloveclimbing/index.php Grog's Animated Knots: Clove Hitch] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/127078_how-tie-clove-hitch-knot.htm Video: Clove hitch] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/127079_various-ways-tie-clove-hitch.htm Video: Various Ways to Tie a Clove Hitch] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/131243_tying-clove-hitch-knots.htm Video: Clove hitch knots] |
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Current revision
Special Knots, and Advanced Knots, for Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class.
| Clove hitch | |
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| Names | Clove hitch, |
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| Typical use | Securing lines running along a series of posts, belaying, starting lashings, weak binding |
| Caveat | Can spill if the standing part is pulled forcibly in the wrong direction. |
| Releasing | Jamming |
| Category | Hitch knots |
| Group | Basic knots |
| Related | Slippery hitch, Two half-hitches, Buntline hitch, Constrictor knot, Ground-line hitch, Lashings, Snuggle hitch |
(Method 2)
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| — Boy Scout Handbook p. 139, 11th ed. |
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| — Grog |
- Required for
- First Class #7b, Small-Boat Sailing #7a, Sea Scout Apprentice #5.
- Instructions
- Loop over the top.
- Loop around again below.
- Pull through the hole.
- Lesson Videos
- Grog's Animated Knots: Clove hitch - Wonder How To Video: Clove Hitch Knot - Wonder How To Video: Clove hitch Boy Scout Knot - Grog's Animated Knots: Clove Hitch - Video: Clove hitch - Video: Various Ways to Tie a Clove Hitch - Video: Clove hitch knots
- Notes
- The Clove hitch is one of the Forty Knots.
- See also
