HALF HITCHES
The half hitch is used very frequently by the Steeple Jack, especially in tying off the riggings for the night or pulling up a pole or paint. In making the half hitches, pass the end around the object you are tying, then over and around, standing part between the object and itself; then under and around the standing parts and between own loop and the one first formed. It is no more difficult and takes no longer to make this knot than it does for you to count three. Illustrations onpage 65.
Half Hitch
Half Hitch