The taut-line hitch knot is a great knot to tie around an object if you need to the hitch to move freely.
This knot can be useful if you are kayak camping because it can be used for securing a tent to tent poles.
Step 1:Ā Loop the end of your rope around the object.
Step 2: Loop the end of the line around the initial line feed twice.
Step 3: Loop the end of the line further up on the initial line feed one more time.
Step 4: Pull the end of the rope to tighten.