Taut-Line Hitch

Steps
Preparing the rope…

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  1. 1

    Start with a long end

    Leave enough working rope for an adjustable loop and three turns.

  2. 2

    Go through the attachment

    Pass through the ring and turn back beside the standing part.

  3. 3

    Leave an adjustable loop

    Bring the end down on the left, leaving room between the ring and the hitch.

  4. 4

    Make the first inside turn

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

  5. 5

    Add a parallel turn

    Wrap a second time toward the ring. Lay this turn beside the first without crossing it.

  6. 6

    Cross outside the loop

    Bring the end diagonally down over the two turns to the other side of the knot.

  7. 7

    Finish with a half hitch

    Go around once more in the same direction, then tuck below the diagonal and bring the tail out.

  8. 8

    Check the adjustable hitch

    Two parallel turns lie inside the loop and a half hitch lies outside. Slide it only after releasing tension.