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Marlinspike Hitch

The Marlinspike Hitch is used for when you have to serve, seize, or splice a
rope. Basically, you can protect a rope by making half hitches around it.
However, when you make use of modern ropes, you don’t have to worry too
much about this.

Instructions:

1. First, make a loop.

2. Then, tuck a bight into the loop that you have made—just near the
standing end.
3. Now, make sure that you put the loop over the pole. Wound it tight.
4. Get a second rope.

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5. After getting the second rope, go ahead and tie the knot to the end of
the other pole.

6. Repeat the process until you get to make a step ladder, if desired.