Usage
The Two Half Hitches is commonly used to secure a rope to a fixed object such as a pole, ring, or tree, particularly when a right-angle pull is required. The knot is formed by wrapping the working end around the object and tying two half hitches (aka a Clove Hitch) around the standing part. This knot has general utility in a wide range of applications and is often used as a component in other more complex knots.
Also known as
ABOK
Structure
The Two Half Hitches consists of a half-turn around a post or ring then followed by a
Clove Hitch of the running end around the standing part. Topologically, the Two Half Hitches is identical to the Granny Knot which can capsize into Two Half Hitches.
Strength/Reliability
The Two Half Hitches can be made more secure by adding subsequent
half-hitches.
