[Fig. 59.] The Blackwall-hitch is widely used as illustrated. The greater the strain the more securely it holds, but it is unreliable if the rope is slack. This hitch can be used with chain as well as rope.
[Fig. 60.] The Lark’s-head with toggle is easily made and is used as a rule where it is desired to have a type of hitch which is easily and quickly released.
[Fig. 61.] Round-turn-and-half-hitch is suitable for a more or less permanent method of attaching a rope to a ring. Whipping the end to the standing part of the rope makes it quite permanent.
[Fig. 62.] The Fisherman’s hitch is used for fastening large ropes or lines to rings and is very similar to the hitch shown in [Fig. 61]. It is improved by whipping the free end to the standing part.
[Fig. 63.] The Cat’s-paw-hitch is suitable for attaching a hook to the middle part of a rope where the ends are not free. Strain may be taken on either or both ends. It is easily released.