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this bight. Alternatively, start with an overhand loop and bring the end up through it to complete the
knot; with an underhand loop you push the end down through the loop (figure 138).
figure 138
figure 139.1
figure 139.2
Thumb knot plait (four-stranded): can be made with either four strands whipped together, or with two
strands crossed at right angles at their centres as illustrated.