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it is effective in various situations.
It was originally used primarily for controlling tension on sheets of square
sails.
Later it was used to caulk hulls.
1 and 2 - Begin with the regular opening movement from the Overhand Loop: half hitch with the working
end passing over.
The cross of the half hitch is held between the left thumb and index fingers.
Then use direct braiding techniques, such as placing it opposite and going over, under.
