How to Tie a Fisherman's Bend Knot

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The fisherman's hitch is particularly useful in making fast large hawsers.

Fisherman's Bend Knot illustration

Learn how to tie a Fisherman's Bend Knot.

Fisherman's Bend Knot tying illustration

With the end of a rope take two turns around a spar, or through a ring.
Take a half-hitch around the standing part and under all the turns.
Then make a half-hitch round the standing part only and if desired seize the end to standing part.