Tie a clove hitch
The fastest way to tie a rope to a post or rail, and it's easy to adjust.
- Wrap the end of the rope once around the post.
- Cross it over the rope you just wrapped, forming an X, and wrap around the post again.
- Tuck the end under that second wrap, so it comes out under the X.
- Pull both ends to snug it. The two ends should leave in opposite directions.
Tip: It can slip if the post rotates or the pull keeps changing direction, so add a half hitch for anything important.
Try it now: Tie a clove hitch around a table leg or a broom handle.
Next crumbs
- 🪢 KnotsTie a taut-line hitchAn adjustable loop that holds tension. Slide it to tighten a tent line or a load tie-down.
- 🪢 KnotsTie a bowlineA fixed loop that won't slip or jam, and still unties easily after holding a heavy load.
- 🪢 KnotsTie a figure-eight stopperA chunky knot at the end of a rope that stops it slipping through a hole, a pulley or your hand.