Midshipman’s Hitch

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1. 1

   Start at the ring

   Take the working end upward toward the support ring.
2. 2

   Thread the ring

   Pass the end through the ring and bring it back to the left.
3. 3

   Leave an adjustable loop

   Bring the end down beside the standing part, leaving a long loop.
4. 4

   Make the first turn

   Wrap the end around the standing part inside the large loop.
5. 5

   Tuck the second turn

   Wrap again inside the loop, crossing the first turn and tucking snugly beside it.
6. 6

   Cross to the outside

   Bring the end diagonally over the turns and down, outside the large loop.
7. 7

   Add a half hitch

   Wrap in the same direction below the first turns. Tuck under the diagonal and bring the end out to the right.
8. 8

   Check the hitch

   The inner turns grip the standing part. Release tension before sliding the hitch to adjust the loop.