How to tie a Round Turn and Half Hitch

Round Turn and Half Hitch Instructions

1. Pass the line around a post or ring.
2. Make a round turn by passing the working end over the standing part.
3. Wrap the working end around the standing part and through the loop created.
4. Repeat step 3 to create the second half hitch.

Round Turn and Half Hitch Common Uses

The Round Turn and Half Hitch combination is used for securing a rope to a cylindrical object, such as a post or a spar.