Page 29 - Maria Constantino "The Knot Handbook"

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<( his is a useful way of coiling and securing rope. T he series of reef knots helps to ensure
C> T that the coil remains tangle-free when moved around. U se this method for storing rope
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Bring the two fairly long ends of the coiled T ie a second half-knot, this time going right
I rope together and tie a half-knot - left over 2 over left and under.
right and under.

Take the two ends away
3 fro m the reef knot and
w rap them around the coil with
iden tical diagonal turns.