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As in the twelve-plait eye splice, the amount of rope necessary for this splice
equals the circumference of the rope times seven (for each rope see next page).
Determine this figure, and tape both ropes at that distance from the working
ends. Unlay enough rope to be able to tape the 12 strand ends on each rope to
prevent the yarns from raveling. Then unlay the ropes to the tape, taking care to
retain the individual twist.
Group the strands into six pairs for each rope, each pair having one strand
with yarns that twist clockwise and an adjacent strand with yarns that twist
counterclockwise. Tape the ends of each pair of strands together.
To join, or marry, the two ropes, begin with any strand pair on one rope and
lace it through the corresponding pair on the second. Lace the neighboring pair
on the second rope through the corresponding pair on the first. Proceed in this
way until all the strands are laced. Gently snug the two pieces together by
drawing up the strands (see art on following page).
Distance from X to Y equals 7 times the rope circumference.
To make the first round of tucks, pass any convenient strand pair over one
nearby strand pair in the standing part of the other rope and draw it under the
next two strands. Make parallel tucks with each subsequent strand pair to
