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Moku Hitching

Moku hitching gives a very decorative
grip to a handle or ship’s wheel. It

could be thought of as two lots of
French whipping (see page 78) each

going in opposite directions. Start
with a constrictor knot (see page 107)
in the middle of the line and work the

hitches in alternate directions. It is not
possible to add extra line neatly as

you go along, so it is worth taking the
trouble to dummy up a short length,

and work out how much will be
needed to cover the total length.
Then, to be on the safe side, add a

little extra, as the actual job may
make up a little tighter and closer

than your dummy run.

1 Start with a constrictor knot in the middle

of the line.
2 With the line that points out to the right of
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the constrictor knot make a half hitch to
the right by bringing the line round the
pole and under itself.
3 With the other line, exiting to the left,

make a half hitch to the left.
4 Continue hitching to right then left.
5 The hitches will eventually meet at the
back of the pole.

6 At the meeting point, carry on hitching
whichever strand is next over the other
strand.
7 Carry on until the full amount of Moku
hitching is finished.

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