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Pile Hitch

The Pile Knot is a simple knot that is used to attach a rope to a post or other object. When the end of the post is available, the knot can be tied with a loop in the rope, without access to the end of the rope.

Pile Hitch Knot Tying Instructions

Double end of a line into a loop and wrap around post or object from front to back.

Cross over standing lines and slide open end of loop over top of post.

Pull tight.

Swiffy Output

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