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Knot Tying. For Junior Skills weekend. Which Knots to Learn. Square knot Bowline Clove Hitch Slip knot Half hitch Taut line hitch . The Square Knot. Left over Right Right over Left (or reverse the order if you like it better). Let’s Give it a Try. Parents, step away from your kids.
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Knot Tying For Junior Skills weekend
Which Knots to Learn • Square knot • Bowline • Clove Hitch • Slip knot • Half hitch • Taut line hitch
The Square Knot • Left over Right • Right over Left • (or reverse the order if you like it better)
Let’s Give it a Try • Parents, step away from your kids. • 2 smallest girls on the team each grab one end of the rope. • 2 other girls can hold the the rope a few feet back and help. • Other girls can help, but only politely
The Bowline • Bring the loose end over the tree to form the hole • The rabbit comes out of the hole • Goes around the tree • And goes back into the hole
Let’s Give it a Try • Parents, step away from your kids. • Smallest girl on the team grabs one end of the rope. • 2 other girls should hold the hole for the rabbit. • Another girl should hold the main loop open. • Be polite while helping!
The Clove Hitch • Over the top • Up on the right and over • Up on the left • Back through the loop
Let’s Give it a Try • Parents, step away from your kids. • 2 biggest girls hold your sticks. • Smallest girl on the team grabs one end of the rope. • Be polite.
Double Half Hitch • Under the stick • Under and through • Under and through • Should this be called the “whole hitch”?
Slip Knot • Tie a single half hitch, but double up the rope first. • Almost any knot can be a slip knot, but they are not as reliable.
Taut Line Hitch • Practice, Practice, Practice