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THE EVER YTHING KNOTS BOOK

Chainstitch Lashing
Chainstitch Lashing holds well on bundles that are awkwardly shaped
or that flex. You can also use it for decorative purposes.

1 Make a Timber Hitch at one end of the bundle (see Chapter 7). Fold
a bight in the running end close to the Timber Hitch and then pull
another bight through it after first passing it around the bundle.

2 Continue passing new bights around and through the previous
bight. To finish, pull the entire running end through the last bight
(instead of another bight) and secure with two Half Hitches.

Though it may look complicated, Chainstitch Lashing ties quickly
once you get the knack.

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