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TECHNIQUES 25

Working into shape
A knot will probably need to be coaxed into a neat and even shape.
This process is known as dressing a knot. A knot that is neat is likely
to be stronger and more secure.

Arrange Knot
strands structure

Working with your fingers Ensure the strands of the
and thumbs, push and pull rope sit neatly alongside
the strands into shape. Turns each other, emphasizing
may need to be twisted tight. the knot’s structure and
increasing effectiveness.

Seizing

Seizing involves using small line to bind
together two parts of a larger rope or two
or more larger ropes positioned side by
side. Historically, the fixed rigging on
sailing ships were seized rather than
knotted or spliced together.

Seizing