Troop 17
Boy Scouts of
America
Moore, Oklahome
| How to Tie Knots |
| The Diamond Hitch, long used by prospectors, traders, and trappers in loading packhorses, is also a handy way to lash your pack to a six-point frame. Its advantage is that a pull on any section of the line makes every other section tighter. Begin by tying one rope end at point 1, using a Clove Hitch. Loop the rope over points 2 and 3 as shown in A. Before pulling the line through the bight between points 1 and 2, twist the two center strands two or three timre as shown. Then loop the rope over the other points in numerical order as shown. When the hitch is nearly complete, pull the rope to tighten all sides and tie it at point 1 (over the starting hitch) with a hitch or knot. Drawing D shows the Diamond Hitch completed around a pack. Note the "Diamond" in the center. |
Boy Scout Knots