Usage: The Lark’s Head Hitch or Cow Hitch as it is often called, is a simple knot used to secure an animal to a pole or for use in looped lanyards.

Also known as:

• Cow Hitch
• Lark’s Foot
• Ring Hitch
• Lanyard Hitch

Related:

• Cat’s Paw
• Prusik Hitch

ABOK: 1673

Classification: Hitch

Strength: The Lark’s Head can fail unless equal tension is applied to both of the standing parts of the rope.