Knots - Hitches - Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches

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How to tie a Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches

Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches

Take the end of a rope up around the pole from back to front

 

Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches

Then take it around the pole again to form a round turn.

 

Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches

Now take the working end across the standing part (the long 'unused' part)

 

Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches

Then take the rope behind the standing part and tuck it behind itself to form a half hitch

 

Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches

Repeat to make a second half hitch. Pull on the ends to tighten the knot.

 

Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches

Finished Knot