Two half-hitches

Two half-hitches is a type of knot, specifically a binding knot or hitch knot. One variety consists of an overhand knot tied around a post, followed by a half-hitch. This knot is less often referred to as a clove hitch over itself, double half-hitch, or full-hitch. — The Ashley Book of Knots The following three-step process for tying the two half-hitches is also explained in the image gallery below. Click on the images for high-resolution versions. Step 1: Form a single half-hitch, or overhand knot * Step 2: Form a second half-hitch above the first * Step 3: Tighten — The Ashley Book of Knots

Two half-hitches

Two half-hitches is a type of knot, specifically a binding knot or hitch knot. One variety consists of an overhand knot tied around a post, followed by a half-hitch. This knot is less often referred to as a clove hitch over itself, double half-hitch, or full-hitch. — The Ashley Book of Knots The following three-step process for tying the two half-hitches is also explained in the image gallery below. Click on the images for high-resolution versions. Step 1: Form a single half-hitch, or overhand knot * Step 2: Form a second half-hitch above the first * Step 3: Tighten — The Ashley Book of Knots