| Two Half Hitches |  |
| Description |
| Two half hitches are used to make an adjustable loop. |
| Names |
| Two half hitches - simply named because the knot consists of a pair of half hitches. |
| Uses |
| Two half hitches are used frequently to create a simple adjustable loop. An example would be tie a guy line around the top of a pole when pitching a tent or canopy. Note that when subjected to a strain, the loop formed with two half hitches will tighten itself. |
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© Stephen C. Dibler, Last update: 12/19/2002