"Pile Hitch" is just the ticket - thanks! Seems very secure on the
piece of rope attached to my computer's joystick. I also tested the
clove hitch finished off with a half-hitch on the bight with the
running part, seems very secure, but the pile hitch is extremely easy.
I'll be getting inquiries from dock bums all the time I bet.

"Werlax" wrote in message ...
It is possible to tie the clove hitch in the bight, but a quick search of
Google didn't reveal it to me. I could explain it if you'd like to know it.
I found a page that has a picture of a 'Pile Hitch' that looks interested.
I might have to give it a try next time I'm out. It seems to me that the
standing end should go under the bight, though. I'll have to think about
that one a bit. The folks at rec.crafts.knots might be of some help as
well.
Good luck.
Mark