Use to attach a rope to a
pole, this knot provide a quick and secure result. It rarely jams,
and can in fact suffer
from the hitch unrolling under tension if the pole can turn. Often
used to start and
finish lashings.
With practice, this
can be easily tied with one hand - especially useful for sailors!
Tip. If you are in
a situation where the clove hitch may unroll, add a couple of half
hitches with the running
end to the standing end of the knot, turning it into a "Clove Hitch
and Two Half Hitches"!
Tip. When pioneering,
use the Round turn and two half hitches to start and finish your
lashings instead of
the Clove Hitch. It won't unroll, and is easier to finish tying off. It
just does not look
so neat!