Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The clove hitch is useful for temporarily hanging a fender from a rail, attaching a line to a piling, or securing a spring line. The clove hitch is excellent for temporary attachments, but may slip if not pulled continuously and can bind on narrow lines. When you see an X in the knot with the line coming straight out of both ends, you’ve done it right. Visit bit.ly/Knots-to-Know for more nautical knot videos.
The clove hitch is useful for temporarily hanging a fender from a rail, attaching a line to a piling, or securing a spring line. The clove hitch is excellent for temporary attachments, but may slip if not pulled continuously and can bind on narrow lines. When you see an X in the knot with the line coming straight out of both ends, you’ve done it right. Visit bit.ly/Knots-to-Know for more nautical knot videos.
