Page 87 - Colin Jarman "The Essential Knot Book"
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02 WEST COUNTRY WHIPPING










































               This is a more secure whipping than the straightforward Common Whipping but
               is a little slower to apply. Form a series of overhand knots on alternate sides of
               the rope; that is one at the front, next at the back, then at the front again and so
               on. When sufficient whipping has been applied, finish off with a Reef Knot (see
               page 20).

               For  further  security  in  addition  to  using  waxed  whipping  twine,  give  each
               overhand knot a second tuck (as for a Surgeon’s Knot, page 45).
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