Knots - Hitches - Rolling Hitch

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Buntline Hitch Clinch Knot Clove Hitch Constrictor Hitch Cow Hitch Figure of 8 Hitch Fisherman's Bend Killick Hitch Klemheist Knot
Marlinspike Hitch Pedigree Cow Hitch Pile Hitch Prusik Knot Rolling Hitch Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches Sheepshank Timber Hitch Waggoner's Hitch

How to tie a Rolling Hitch

Rolling Hitch Rolling Hitch

Make a turn around a pole and bring the end up on the right side of the long standing part.

 

Rolling Hitch Rolling Hitch

Now take the end across the standing part and make another turn around the pole.

 

Rolling Hitch Rolling Hitch

Make the third turn beside the second and across the first.

 

Rolling Hitch

Tuck the working end under the third turn.

 

Rolling Hitch

Pull on the working end and the standing part to tighten the knot. Take the standing part over the first and second turns before applying strain to the rope. Note that it will only take strain in this direction.

Buntline Hitch Clinch Knot Clove Hitch Constrictor Hitch Cow Hitch Figure of 8 Hitch Fisherman's Bend Killick Hitch Klemheist Knot
Marlinspike Hitch Pedigree Cow Hitch Pile Hitch Prusik Knot Rolling Hitch Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches Sheepshank Timber Hitch Waggoner's Hitch