How to Tie the Double Ring Hitch
The Double Ring Hitch
The Double Ring Hitch is a secure hitch used to attach a rope to a ring, eye, or similar closed attachment point. It is valued for its improved security over simpler single-wrap hitches, providing greater friction and resistance to slipping under load. Because of its reliability and straightforward tying method, it has been used in maritime work, rigging, and general utility rope applications where a dependable attachment to a fixed ring is required.
Other Names: Double Strap Hitch
Double Ring Hitch Instructions
The Double Ring Hitch is listed in The Ashley Book of Knots (ABOK #60) and is recognized as a reinforced variation of basic ring hitches. Its structure typically involves multiple turns through or around the ring before locking back on the standing part, increasing friction and improving holding power. This makes it especially effective when the rope is subjected to steady tension or when extra security is needed compared to a single hitch.
The Double Ring hitch is essentially a Bale Sling Hitch around the standing end of the same rope.
Key Considerations
Proper dressing of the Double Ring Hitch is important to ensure the turns lie neatly within the ring and the final locking portion is correctly seated. The wraps should be tightened evenly so the load is distributed across the knot rather than concentrated at a single point. As with all hitches, the finished knot should be inspected before use to confirm it is properly formed and secure.
Advantages & Disadvantages
One key advantage of the Double Ring Hitch is its increased holding strength while remaining relatively simple to tie. It works well with a variety of rope materials and is particularly useful when a rope must remain attached to a ring under consistent load. Although more complex hitches may offer additional security in specialized cases, the Double Ring Hitch remains a practical and efficient solution for general-purpose attachment tasks.
ABOK #1695 - Double Strap hitch
Abok Numbers: Abok #60, abok #1695
The Double Ring Hitch, or known to Clifford as the Double Strap Hitch, is a variation of the Cow Hitch, tied around itself. The Abok entry is as follows:
Abok #1695,
‘The DOUBLE STRAP HITCH is tied in hand by drawing a bight from the standing part through the DOUBLE LOOP already formed. Used. in longshore fishing gear.’
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