Klemheist

Steps
Preparing the rope…

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  1. 1

    Begin with a cord loop

    Use a closed loop of cord beside the larger host rope. The joining knot is kept outside this close-up.

  2. 2

    Make the first wrap

    Carry the closed upper fold around the host rope.

  3. 3

    Add the second wrap

    Continue in the same direction, keeping the doubled turns parallel.

  4. 4

    Add the third wrap

    Lay another turn above the earlier turns.

  5. 5

    Complete four wraps

    Keep the long lower bight free. All four doubled wraps have the same direction.

  6. 6

    Open the upper bight

    Leave a small opening above the coil band.

  7. 7

    Lift the lower loop

    Bring the long lower loop up in front of the small upper opening.

  8. 8

    Align the closed fold

    Keep the lower loop closed and line it up with the upper opening.

  9. 9

    Pass through the upper bight

    Push the lower loop through the upper bight.

  10. 10

    Pull the loading loop down

    Draw the long loop down through the upper bight. This hitch is directional; actual use requires the right cord and instruction.

  11. 11

    Snug the return around the wraps

    Draw the return loop against the coil band. Keep the loading bight closed and through the upper opening.