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4. Pull the first Half Hitch tight up against the Half Knot. Trim the short end of the thread so that it is a
little shorter than the intended length of the whipping.

5. Continue tying Half Hitches, pulling each one very tight right up against the previous one and continuing
to bury the thread’s short end against the rope.

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