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end of the twine through the loop (2). Pull the free end of the twine (3) so
that the loop carries the working end snugly under the turns. Clip off both
ends close to the turns (4).

Palm-and-needle whipping makes the neatest work, but requires a
sailmaker’s needle and a leather palm to drive the needle through the
rope. First anchor a length of waxed sail twine with a few stitches around

a strand (1). Wrap the twine tightly around the rope against the lay,
working toward the end. When the whip is as long as the rope’s diameter
(2), pass the needle under a strand so it emerges in the next groove
between strands. Bring the twine back along the groove and stitch it
under the next strand (3). Repeat until all grooves are filled. Then stitch
the end of the twine through a strand and clip the end (4).