Cleat Hitch

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1. 1

   Start above the cleat

   The standing part comes down beside the cleat.
2. 2

   Lead to the far horn

   Bring the end down to the lower horn first.
3. 3

   Pass around both horns

   Go around the lower horn, then the upper horn in the same direction.
4. 4

   Cross down the front

   Bring the end diagonally down-right across the cleat.
5. 5

   Go under the lower horn

   Curve around the lower horn to start the next crossing.
6. 6

   Cross upward

   Bring the end up-right over the first diagonal.
7. 7

   Leave an open loop

   Extend a loop beside the upper horn, with the tail hanging down.
8. 8

   Twist the locking loop

   Turn the open loop into a half hitch beside the cleat.
9. 9

   Place it over the horn

   Lift the loop over the top of the upper horn.
10. 10

    Lower the half hitch

    Draw the loop down around the horn. The tail passes beneath the diagonal.
11. 11

    Check the cleat hitch

    The crossed turns finish with a locking half hitch. This lesson shows the locking variant.