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24 GETTING STARTED

Doubling up
Knots can often be doubled—or even tripled—by replicating the
original pattern with additional strands. These should follow
the path of the first strand without crossing it.

Follow Doubled
pattern strand

Create the first pattern of Ensure that the doubling
the knot, making sure there strand does not cross
is enough space for the the original strand. Some
second pass. Follow around knots can be tripled or
with the second strand. even quadrupled.

Trimming the ends Trim ends
When you have finished a knot, a splice,
or a whipping, you will probably have
some loose ends. Cut off these surplus
ends with a sharp knife.

Not too close
Do not trim an end too close
to the body of the knot or the
splice because it may pull
out when put under strain.