Page 38 - Barbara Merry - The Splicing Handbook

Pick up the working end of Strand A, then pass it over Strand B and under the
strand below. It will come out where Strand B tucked in on this second round.
Remove the tape.
For a smooth, better-looking splice, finish with the California method: After

three or four full rounds of tucks (five with nylon rope), the first strand is left as
is. The next strand is tucked once and the last strand is tucked twice.
Cut the ends off close; seal or melt the ends of synthetic rope with a hot knife
or match.

SHORT SPLICE

This is the strongest splice for putting two lengths of twisted rope together.