Rolling Hitch

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1. 1

   Start beside the main rope

   The smaller rope approaches from below on the right. The main rope stays straight.
2. 2

   Bring the end across

   Curve the end toward the main rope and across its front.
3. 3

   Make the first turn

   Wrap around the main rope and return to the front.
4. 4

   Tuck the second turn

   Cross over the first turn and wrap again, tucking the new turn beside it.
5. 5

   Cross upward

   Bring the end diagonally up and left across the front of the turns.
6. 6

   Finish with a half hitch

   Go around the main rope in the same direction and tuck beneath the diagonal.
7. 7

   Bring out the tail

   The short tail exits left, above the initial pair of turns.
8. 8

   Check the rolling hitch

   Two tucked turns lie on the pull side. The working standing part pulls along the main rope, not away from it.