Knots - Hitches - Clove Hitch
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How to tie a Clove Hitch
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Pass the end of the rope around the pole forming the first turn.
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After you have formed the turn take the working end of the rope across the the standing part.
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Now take the working end around the pole once more. This will make a second turn.
![Clove Hitch Clove Hitch](../img/knots_clovehitch_008.jpg)
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As you come up to the end of the second turn tuck the working end underneath itself. Pull on the ends to tighten the knot.
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 |