Hey! This is the first night of my road trip from Massachusetts to Georgia. Today I passed Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, and now I’m in Virginia. The journey continues tomorrow!

Hey! here are more hitches and knots you can try at home (f.y.i., a hitch is a knot that’s around a ring, pole, hook, and such). Enjoy!

 Knot Number One: Lark’s Head a.k.a. Cow Hitch

This knot is used to fasten things, but it is hard to undo quickly, so the matter should not be urgent. Also, don’t use it for fastening cows!

 Knot Number Two: Pedigree Cow Hitch

This knot is a variation on the Cow Hitch. It takes longer to undo than the Cow Hitch, but it is more secure. It’s name used to be just a joke, but eventually it just stuck.

 Knot Number Three: Clove Hitch on a Bar or Ring

This knot is used by gardeners to tie up a bean or pea stick. It is an extremely versatile knot, and the uses are infinite. It is only good, though, if the bar or ring is round, as square-shaped poles don’t work so well. It also comes apart with jerks, so don’t use it for overly strenuous tasks.

 Knot Number Four: Constrictor Knot

As the name suggests, this is a very strong hitch, so strong to the point that if it is tied tight around an object, you may have to cut it to remove it. There are several ways to tie it, and it is useful for tying up garbage bags.

 Knot Number Five: Sheepshank

The Sheepshank can be used to shorten a rope without using the ends of the rope. If you ever use this knot, it will be only on very rare occasions. It can be tied many ways, and some of them look even nicer than the example above.

Well, I hope you enjoyed this lesson in knots. Make sure to check out other posts and comment!