1. Take end of rope and make one full wrap around post. |
2. Make a second full wrap around post, leaving a gap between the first wrap and the post. |
3. Bring end of rope fully around under the 2 wraps. Then push it up through the gap between the post and the rope. |
4. Pull end of rope in downward direction to start tightening. Now bring the end back and under itself, then use a reverse half hitch to lock it all together. |