The rolling hitch is a knot that can be used to tie a rope to a pole that will receive tension from an angle, possibly parallel to the pole.
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Bring the working end around the pole from above. |
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Step 2:
Go around the pole once.
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Step 3:
Bring the working end across the 2 rounds.
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 | Step 4:
Bring the working end around from beneath the pole and tuck it into the round made in Step 3.
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 | Completed Rolling Hitch. Tighten it to secure it. |
 | Front view of finished knot It is now ready to receive tension from a parallel force.
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