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STEP 2 Continue with a few additional wraps along the length of the bundle. To secure
the last Marling Hitch, tie one or two Half Hitches (see Chapter 4).

PARCEL TIE

The Parcel Tie is a good method of tying a package or a stack of books or newspapers.

STEP 1 Tie a Bowline Loop (see Chapter 3) at the end of a length of rope.

STEP 2 Pass the rope around the package and through the loop, then lead it around

the package again, but at a right angle to the first crossing.