A “guy line” is a rope or wire used to hold a pole, antenna mast, or tent in place. There is generally more than one guy line, and when the Guy Line Hitch is used, the length and tension of each can quickly be adjusted.

1 Make an Overhand Knot some distance from the end, so that you leave enough running end to pass around the object and then back to the Overhand.

2 Pass the running end back through the bottom of the Overhand Knot.

Sometimes two Overhand Knots are tied next to each other in the standing part. The running end is passed through the first one to provide the grip and the second one to hold the end down.

3 Tie two Overhand Knots in the standing part, and tuck the running end into the second one.

Like the Tautline Hitch, the Guy Line Hitch is meant for a support line and not for serious hoisting or for rescue and safety lines.