Round turn and two half hitches
Also: Round turn & two half hitches
Secures a line to a tree, post or ring, including a dog lead.
Difficulty: Easy
Never put a tightening noose around an animal's neck or body. Tie the lead to a tree, post, peg or the ring of the lead.
Step 1 of 4Pass the rope twice around the tree. Step 2 of 4With the end, tie a half hitch around the standing part. Step 3 of 4Tie a second hitch next to it, the same way round. Step 4 of 4Pull both hitches tight.
Pros
- Holds well and can be tied under load.
- The round turn takes the load, the hitches only secure the end.
- Usually unties well afterwards.
Cons
- Needs a bit more rope than a simple knot.
- After very heavy load the hitches jam and are harder to untie.
Holding and untying
Holds well even when the line jerks. Without load it usually unties easily.
Suitable rope
Dog leads, washing lines, mooring lines, almost any rope.
Common mistake
The two half hitches turn against each other. Then it holds worse.
How to check it
Two full turns around the tree, both hitches in the same direction.
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