Pile Hitch

Steps
Preparing the rope…

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  1. 1

    Start with a bight

    Fold the rope beside a post with a free top.

  2. 2

    Go around the post

    Carry the closed bight behind and around the post.

  3. 3

    Pass under the standing parts

    Bring the folded end under both standing strands.

  4. 4

    Open the bight

    Keep the fold closed and make room to pass it over the top.

  5. 5

    Lift above the post

    Raise the whole bight above the post’s end.

  6. 6

    Carry it over the top

    Move the open bight across the top to the far side.

  7. 7

    Lower and dress the hitch

    Lower the bight behind the post and draw on the standing pair.

  8. 8

    Seat the collar

    Draw the doubled standing parts away from the post to gather the wraps and collar against it.