How to Tie a Half Hitch Knot

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Ever wanted to know exactly how to tie a Half-Hitch Knot?

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

something secure, such as this railing, is ideal to practice your knots!

This is one of the easiest knots to learn. & the only thing you'll need is a piece of rope to practice the Half-Hitch Knot.

Put your rope around something steady (like a stair-railing, or flag-pole)
Step 2

Cross the shorter end under the longer length of the rope
Step 3

Bring the shorter end over and down through the opening, inbetween the rope & the stair-railing (or where whatever item you're using to practice)
Step 4

Push the knot to the pole and pull to tighten - You have just completed a Half-Hitch Knot!