Knot Tying Instructions: Hitches

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Get free knot tying instructions for tying various types of hitches, including the half hitch, clove hitch, timber hitch, and bunt hitch in this free video series of knot tying directions.

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Directions for Half Hitch Knots
The half hitch is a knot that is easy and fast to tie in any rope. Learn how to tie a half hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

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How to Tie a Clove Hitch Knot
The clove hitch knot comes untied easily and should not be used for securing heavy objects or where safety is an issue. Learn how to tie a clove hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

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How to Tie a Double Half-Hitch Knot
The double half hitch is also known as two half hitches. Learn how to tie a double half hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

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Tying a Bunt Line Hitch
Tying a bunt line hitch is similar to the double half hitch, but it binds a rope a little tighter. Learn how to tie a bunt line hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

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Tying a Rolling Hitch Knot
If you are tying a rolling hitch to hold up a load you should put the end of the rope holding the load away from the double loop. Learn how to tie a rolling hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

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Tying a Rolling Hitch to a Rope
A rolling a hitch can be used to tie a thin rope to a thicker rope. Learn how to tie a rolling hitch knot to a rope in this free knot tying instruction video.

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Tying a Round Turn & Double Half Hitch
Tying a round turn and double half hitch knot is good for tying rope to a slick surface. Learn how to tie a round turn and double half hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

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Tying a Taut Line Hitch
Taut line hitches, used to draw ropes taut, are often employed to tie tent poles or rain flaps. Learn how to tie a taut line hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

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Tying a Timber Hitch
A timber hitch is used to move timber to a campsite or campfire. Learn how to tie a timber hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

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Untying a Half Hitch Knot
A half hitch is very easy to untie. Learn how to untie a half hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

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Uses for a Taut Line Hitch
The taut line hitch has many uses such as tying a tarp to trees with rope. Learn how to use a taut line hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

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Using a Taut Line Hitch
Taut line hitches have many uses, especially for tying ropes tight to secure something. Learn how to use a taut line hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

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Various Ways to Tie a Clove Hitch
The first step in tying a clove hitch involves folding the rope in half. Learn various ways to tie a clove hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

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Various Ways to Tie a Timber Hitch
A timber hitch can be used to tie rope to a log in order to move the log to or from a campsite or campfire. Learn various ways to tie a timber hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

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Summary: Knot tying is an essential part of climbing and camping. Campers know that it is imperative to know how to tie knots around the campsite. There are many types of knots, including safety knots, and utility knots. Hitches are the quickest and easiest knots to tie and are very helpful utility knots around a campsite. These knots can be used for tying rope to secure tent poles, to secure tarps to trees, and to hang lanterns to tree limbs.

Learn how to tie hitch knots in this free video series of knot tying instructions featuring Eagle Scout Derek Tarnow. Derek will demonstrate how to tie a half hitch knot, how to tie a double half hitch knot, how to untie a half hitch, how to tie a taut line hitch, how to use a taut line hitch, how to tie a round turn and double half hitch knot, how to tie a clove hitch knot, how to tie a rolling hitch knot, and how to tie a timber hitch.

About the Expert

Expert: Derek has been a Scout for more than half his life, and an Eagle Scout since 2000. His knot-tying experience comes from rock climbing, camping and teaching other scouts how to tie and use knots.