Troop 18 Knots - Round Turn And Two Half Hitches

Round Turn And Two Half Hitches
This knot offers an effective way to attach to a post or spar a line that will be made taut and does not need to be adjusted. Security and strength are provided by adding the round turns: these take most of the weight of the load, while the hitches keep it in place. (You may want to use this instead of a clove hitch on some lashings.)

	This knot is simply taking a turn around the post and then making two half hitches. Start by wrapping the rope around the post for two complete turns Pass the working end over and around the standing part, then feed it between the post and the standing part. Bring the working end away from the post and make another wrap around the standing part, again feeding the working end between the previous wrap and the standing part. Pull on the working end and cinch the knot up to the post to tighten

	Troop
	Gateway / Lehigh