The clove hitch knot is tied two different ways depending upon how it is being used. Method number one involves tying it to a post or tree that you cannot reach the top of.

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Featured knots include the Running Bowline, Stationary Bowline, Bowline with Yosemite Finish, Running Daisy Chain, Alpine Butterfly, Clove Hitch, Cow Hitch, Anchor Hitch, Barrel Knot (corrected ...