Knots - Hitches - Sheepshank
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How to tie a Sheepshank - Method 1
![Sheepshank Sheepshank](../img/knots_sheepshank_002.jpg)
![Sheepshank Sheepshank](../img/knots_sheepshank_003.jpg)
Make 3 turns that cross over themselves, all of them in the same direction
![Sheepshank Sheepshank](../img/knots_sheepshank_004.jpg)
![Sheepshank Sheepshank](../img/knots_sheepshank_005.jpg)
Put your hand through the back of the right hand turn and pull the centre turn through the right hand turn.
![Sheepshank Sheepshank](../img/knots_sheepshank_006.jpg)
![Sheepshank Sheepshank](../img/knots_sheepshank_007.jpg)
Put your hand through the left hand turn and pull the middle turn through the front of the left hand turn.
![Sheepshank Sheepshank](../img/knots_sheepshank_008.jpg)
![Sheepshank Sheepshank](../img/knots_sheepshank_009.jpg)
The rope that you pulled through either end now forms two loops. Pull these loops gently.
![Sheepshank Sheepshank](../img/knots_sheepshank_010.jpg)
To tighten the knot and make sure it holds pull on the two 'standing parts'. That is pull on the two ends of the rope. Ensure that the knot is tight before use else it will slip.
![Sheepshank Sheepshank](../img/knots_sheepshank_011.jpg)
Method 2
Arrange the rope into 3 equal 'lengths'. Often the two ends will be unavailable (e.g. they be secured at the ends to a tree) so you will have to loop the rope as shown. If you are using a sheepshank to relieve strain on a damaged portion of the rope make sure that the damaged portion is the middle piece of rope.
![Sheepshank Sheepshank](../img/knots_sheepshank_012.jpg)
Take one end of the rope and form a crossing turn.
![Sheepshank Sheepshank](../img/knots_sheepshank_013.jpg)
![Sheepshank Sheepshank](../img/knots_sheepshank_014.jpg)
There is now a loop and a crossing turn at this end. Take the loop and push it through the crossing turn.
![Sheepshank Sheepshank](../img/knots_sheepshank_015.jpg)
Pull the end of the rope ensuring that the knot is secure and tight. Note that there is no 'tying' a knot at the end.
![Sheepshank Sheepshank](../img/knots_sheepshank_016.jpg)
![Sheepshank Sheepshank](../img/knots_sheepshank_017.jpg)
Repeat for the other end of the knot. Make sure that the knot is tight before use else it will slip.
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 |