Introduction: How to Tie a Clove Hitch
Step 1:
This knot will work on a rectangular shaped rod too. I chose to do it on a 1/2 inch thick steel throwing spike I made. A clove hitch is a great knot, it's a required Boy Scout knot and it the base for many lashings. Sorry about the shadows.
Step 2:
You could use any type of string but I'm using a scrap piece of paracord. First you take the string and drape it over the object
Step 3:
You'll then need to bring the one end of the string back under the object
Step 4:
You then take the end of the string you brought back to you over the other string and make them cross.(The photos explain it better)
Step 5:
You now need touring the end if the string so both lines are the same direction
Step 6:
You then bring the end that you've been moving through the center of it
Step 7:
Then pull it tight and your done! Feel free to comment and/or follow me.

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15 days ago on Step 6
All black cord makes it difficult to see which overlays the other. Perhaps a pattern with longitudinal color features. An arrow before and after the crossover would identify the top or overlying cord.
5 years ago on Introduction
It looks almost like the constrictor knot. Is it the same knot, but just a different name?
6 years ago
Thanks
6 years ago
very nice