9 - 9 Figure 9-7. END–OF–THE–ROPE CLOVE HITCH d. Middle–of–the–Rope Clove Hitch. This knot (Figure 9-8) secures the middle of a rope to an anchor. The knot forms two turns around the anchor (1, 2). A locking bar runs diagonally from one side to the other. Leave no more than one rope width between turns (3). Ensure the locking bar is opposite the direction of pull. Figure 9-8. MIDDLE–OF–THE–ROPE CLOVE HITCH