How to Tie a Cow Hitch Variant Knot
The knots used for our tree swing. Attractive, strong & easy to tie.
Scroll down for step-by-step photos of tying a Cow-Hitch Variant.
Feeder is supported by Cow Hitch Variant Knot at top.
I really like this knot for hanging an
object from a limb or other support.
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COW HITCH VARIANT KNOT TYING INSTRUCTIONS. |
Demo'd on a 1x5"Oak board. |
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For purposes of discussion/clarity, the part of the rope shown in my left hand in this picture is the stationary rope. Step 1: Pass rope over object and back underneath toward you. |
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Step 2: Pass rope around the front of the stationary end, through the opening between the ropes and then.... |
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| Step 3: Wrap it around the stationary end again and go under the object and back over the object towards yourself. |
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Step 4: After coming back over piece as shown above, pass this end down beside the stationary part passing through the loops you made when you wrapped the rope around the stationary part. |
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| Step 5: Pull piece through and try to
keep the ropes beside each other instead of crossing each other.
For example, as pictured to the right: the two pieces on top
of the board are not crossed, they are beside each other.
Step 6: Pull tight. |
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