What is the Cow Hitch – End Method used for?

Tying a rope to a ring, hook, or bar when only the working end is free; Hanging light objects, signs, or lanterns from a crossbar; Fixing secondary support lines in pioneering projects; Tying a bucket or tool's rope to a support; Attaching tags and cords to rails.

How do you tie the Cow Hitch – End Method?

The Cow Hitch tied by the end secures a rope to a post or ring by wrapping the working end twice around the support, forming two mirrored turns that lock against each other. It's quick to tie when you only have access to the end of the line, and works well for light loads. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Cow Hitch – End Method hard to tie?

The Cow Hitch – End Method is rated easy, in the Hitches category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Cow Hitch – End Method?

Not safe for heavy or life-critical loads: it can slip if the two strands aren't loaded evenly; If only one strand takes the load, it tends to slide; choose another knot in that case.

Cow Hitch – End Method

Q: What other names does the Cow Hitch – End Method have?

It is also known as Cow Hitch – End Method, Cow Hitch, Lark's Head, Lark's Foot, Lanyard Hitch, Girth Hitch, Ring Hitch, Nudo de alondra. (ABOK #1673)

Ties a rope to a post or ring by passing the working end through, for light loads

Also called: Cow Hitch – End Method, Cow Hitch, Lark's Head, Lark's Foot, Lanyard Hitch, Girth Hitch, Ring Hitch, Nudo de alondra · ABOK #1673

What it is for

Tying a rope to a ring, hook, or bar when only the working end is free
Hanging light objects, signs, or lanterns from a crossbar
Fixing secondary support lines in pioneering projects
Tying a bucket or tool's rope to a support
Attaching tags and cords to rails