Spider Hitch

 

Step 1: Double plenty of line, then form a centre loop, allowing for a long loop end.

 

Step 2: Hold centre loop between finger and mid-thumb as shown.

 

 

 

Step 3: Wrap loop end over front of thumb and behind centre loop next to union of thumb and finger.

 

 

 

Step 4: Continue wrapping, a total of five times, then pass remainder of loop end through centre loop. Slowly pull loop end away until all five turns have unwound off thumb.

 

 

 

Step 5: Holding both double lines on each side of knot, draw up firm making sure no loose loops form, then pull main line and tag alternately while holding loop end. Trim tag.