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STEP 2 Pull the bight across the standing part, forming what looks like an Overhand

Knot.

STEP 3 Lift the bight of the standing part up through the crossing turn.

With the use of a Marlinespike Hitch, string or other small cordage can quickly and
easily be attached to the marlinespike. By holding the marlinespike in your fist with the

standing part of the hitch coming out between your two middle fingers, you can pull
forcefully without the string cutting into your hand. A lashing or seizing can be made
very tight this way.

OYSTERMAN’S STOPPER

The Oysterman’s Stopper Knot begins by tying the Slipped Noose (see Chapter 10).

STEP 1 Tie a Slipped Noose, making a tuck through the loop.