Cow Hitch Square Lashing

by asemery

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Intro: Cow Hitch Square Lashing

The friction provided by the cow hitch makes this square lashing very secure. It is very difficult to untie once pulled tight

STEP 1:

Place the vertical pole on top of the horizontal.

STEP 2:

Fold your lashing cord in half, place it on top of the vertical pole and bring the two ends under the horizontal pole.

STEP 3:

Pull on the cord as shown to form a bight.

STEP 4:

Fold the bight down to make two bights.

STEP 5:

Take the left hand cord and bring it through the bights.

STEP 6:

Do the same with the right hand cord.

STEP 7:

Gradually tighten. The harder you pull the more secure the hitch will become.

STEP 8:

Bring the two ends around the vertical above . . . .

STEP 9:

. . . . and below the horizontal l pole.

STEP 10:

Pull tight and tie a square knot.

2 Comments

Weblemer 2 years ago

I’ve tied a number of the knots you’ve posted to good advantage. Thanks for sharing your skills. Donald

asemery 2 years ago

Thank you for the kind words.