Timber Hitch

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1. 1

   Start above the log

   The standing part lies in front of the vertical log.
2. 2

   Lower the end

   Bring the working end down the front of the log.
3. 3

   Go around the log

   Take the end to the right, behind the log, and back to the front on the left.
4. 4

   Go around the standing part

   Pass behind the standing part, around its right side, and back down to the left.
5. 5

   Make the first twist

   Bring the end down in front of the rope, then up through the gap between the rope and log.
6. 6

   Make the second twist

   Continue around the same rope in the same direction. Rotate the view to see behind the log.
7. 7

   Make the third twist

   Add a third twist around the same encircling section of rope.
8. 8

   Leave the tail

   Leave a short tail after the third twist, behind the right side of the log.
9. 9

   Check the hitch

   One wrap surrounds the log. Three reverse twists wind around the rope itself.