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Unlay the end of the rope just a short way, and seal the ends of the strands. This makes them easier to
tuck, and also stops them from fraying. Take the middle strand and tuck it under one strand of the
standing part against the lay, at a point that provides you with a loop of the required size. Then take

the strand that is lying on the inside, and tuck it under the next strand of the standing part at the same
point along the rope (figure 60.1). It is now easier to turn over the work to tuck the third strand under
the remaining strand of the standing part, at the same position as the first two strands have been

tucked. In order to do this, you will have to turn this strand back upon itself so that it too is tucked into
the standing part against the lay.