How To Tie The Clove Hitch : Why I rarely use it.

The Clove Hitch can be a very useful starter knot in non-critical applications when used in conjunction with a Half Hitch. It is not a very secure knot though, as it can have a tendency to work itself free in various applications.

[tuanas]

Actually agree with what you said. I was practicing the clove hitch and noticed how easy it came apart lol. But I would say its an excellent knot for none critical stuff since its so easy.

[alio]

Thanks for this! When I did it the first time I was really skeptical about its effectiveness on its own so i wanted a second opinion. Really like the straight forward discussion :)

[simonforget]

One of the application for which I use the clove hitch knot is to increase friction or surface area of an object secured by a bowline.
Keep up your excellent work!

[oliviernauwelaers]

Really enjoy your knot videos! They are very informative.

[divotit]

It is my sincere hope that you continue to make many more of the knot videos. I really like them. Very informative.

[tylerbridgeman]

Thorough explanation thank you for the share.

[cjman]

One of my favourite hitches is a backhand hitch. It consists of a munters hitch with two half hitches. It's easily undone while still in control of the tension of the rope.

[platonicmetal]

As a general question, in your experience, which hitches work best when tying to a vertical post?

[drfaustens]

Clove hitch is the only knot I can throw (there may be others) with standing line. However, it takes a limber line and lots of practice to do it well. It's hard to explain in few words, but I'll try, basically you throw two loops around a standing object like a pillar, girder, or another person this gives you a clove hitch as long as long as there's enough room, the line is not too frayed and maintain tension you may be able to pull yourself out of a bad situation. Like I said it takes practice. Throwing another loop helps jam the knot. Maybe there's YouTube vid that shows it better.

[duggydugg]

lay the working end to the right over the first turn...then tuck it back under the first turn... constrictor knot...

[scotts.]

When using a clove hitch always tie a safety knot back on the standing line. It’s more secure then the half hitch. As you said, not a life safety knot.

[duggydugg]

clove hitch plus two turns gives a double fig 8 hitch.. insanely strong does not open up