Things You'll Need:
- sturdy rope (at least 6 feet)
- sturdy branch
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Step 1
Start loops. At one end of the rope, make a half-hitch loop around the end of a sturdy branch. You will use the sturdy branch as a support and guide. To create a half-hitch loop, you should cross the short end of the rope under the long end, then pull the short end through the loop that has been created. Pull to tighten.
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Step 2
Continue making loops. Make a series of loose half-hitches down the length of the rope. Keep in mind that the diameter of the loops will determine the spacing.
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Step 3
Remove from branch. When you reach the end of the rope, guide the starting end of the rope through all of the half-hitch loops and slide the rope off of the branch.
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Step 4
Tighten. As you pull the rope through the loops, it will form a knot that needs to be tightened as you go.
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Step 5
Add more stability. For more stability when making a rope ladder, you might wish to follow this procedure on a second length of rope (of equal length) and place sturdy branches into the loops to create the steps for a more secure ladder.
