Lark’s Head (35/40) List item Submitted to "40 Knots You Should Know How to Tie" Approved by Ed This knot can be as temporary as your elementary school girlfriend. It’s a loose knot commonly used on rods and poles. Mostly considered decorative, you find this type of hitch knot used in mounting processes. MoreReport Item navigation Previous submission Next submission View full list See more Previous article Midshipman’s Hitch (35/40) Next article Halyard Bend (35/40)