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1. Lay out the two ropes with their working ends facing each other and overlapping by a foot (30 cm) or
more, with the rope on the right (R1) above the one on the left (R2).

2. Make an overhand clockwise crossing turn with R1, then a counterclockwise underhand crossing turn
with R2 parallel to and around the first one. The working ends will continue to face the same direction as in
the original layout.

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