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The finished common
cockscombing adds a
5 – continue Half Hitching left and right until handsome touch with
very little effort.
complete.

type 4: three-strand

running overhand
cockscombing
This next type is a little different, because it is
be noticeable to another knot-tyer, but will garner 2 – take the middle
made overhand, with each strand being brought
(white) strand over
over the others in turn. The difference may only
the left strand and
many useful conversation starters when you ask Half Hitch again to
the left…
people if they can tell the difference between the
two techniques, of which you just happen to have a
sample – be sure to carry one with you!

1 Seize all three strands together and take the right 3 – take the left (red) strand and half hitch to the
left, then take the right strand (blue) over the
other two to the right and Half Hitch to the
right. Do the same for the white and red cords.
(blue) strand over the other two and Half Hitch
repeat Stages 2 and 3 as needed.
to the left…