Page 164 - The New Encyclopedia of Knots

Begin by unlaying a sufficient length of strands in both rope ends and then apply a whipping of about
four or five turns to the ends of the strands to stop them from fraying. Alternatively, you could apply a

constrictor knot (see page 49).

Position the ends of the ropes opposite to each other and touching. Arrange the strands from the left-
hand end to alternate with those of the right-hand end (figure 118.1). To keep the ropes in position
temporarily, put a stop around one set of strands and the other rope (figure 118.2). Begin to tuck
against the lay with one of the free strands, taking it over one strand and under the next. Tuck the two

remaining free strands in the same manner, over one, under one (figure 118.3). Remove the stop and
tuck the strands into the first rope in the same manner; over one, under one, always against the lay.
Working with alternate ropes, tuck the strands a couple of times more, over one, under one, against
the lay. To finish the knot, trim off the ends and roll the splice under your foot to help it settle.

Shroud laid: a rope that consists of four strands, laid right-handed around a central heart.

Shrouds: the standing rigging from the mast down to the sides of a vessel.

Single tuck eye splice with wall knot finish: a decorative eye splice. It is formed initially like the
basic eye splice (see page 76) by unlaying the rope a short way, but further than you would for the eye
splice, and sealing the ends of the strands.

figure 119.1

Take the middle unlaid strand and tuck it under one strand of the standing part, against the lay, at a

point that provides you with a bight of the size you require. Next take the strand lying on the inside,
and tuck it under the next strand of the standing part (figure 119.1) at the same point along the rope.
The third strand needs to be turned back towards itself so that it can also be tucked against the lay, in

the same position as the first.