The Clove Hitch

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The Clove Hitch
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The Clove Hitch
used to lash a rope to a pole so that it doesn't
slip
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The Clove Hitch
used to lash a rope to a pole so that it doesn't
slip
1. Bring the rope over
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The Clove Hitch
used to lash a rope to a pole so that it doesn't
slip
1. Bring the rope over and under the pole.
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The Clove Hitch
used to lash a rope to a pole so that it doesn't
slip

• Bring the rope over and under the pole.
• Bring the rope around a second time,

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The Clove Hitch
used to lash a rope to a pole so that it doesn't
slip

• Bring the rope over and under the pole.
• Bring the rope around a second time, crossing
  over the first wrap to form an "X."

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The Clove Hitch
used to lash a rope to a pole so that it doesn't
slip

• Bring the rope over and under the pole.
• Bring the rope around a second time, crossing
  over the first wrap to form an "X."
• Bring the rope around a third time and

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The Clove Hitch
used to lash a rope to a pole so that it doesn't
slip

• Bring the rope over and under the pole.
• Bring the rope around a second time, crossing
  over the first wrap to form an "X."
• Bring the rope around a third time and tuck it
  under itself at the center of the "X."

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The Clove Hitch
used to lash a rope to a pole so that it doesn't
slip

• Bring the rope over and under the pole.
• Bring the rope around a second time, crossing
  over the first wrap to form an "X."
• Bring the rope around a third time and tuck it
  under itself at the center of the "X."
• Pull the end to tighten.