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lay the ends spirally around in a right-handed manner (if the strand comes

from a right-handed rope) or in a left-handed manner if the strand comes
from a left-handed rope (figure 71.1). Lay one end around and use the
other end to fill in (fig71.2). When the circle is complete, tuck the ends
against the lay (figure 71.3) to complete the grommet.

Ground line hitch: a tough knot, said to have been used by cavalrymen to
tether their horses to a picket rope.

figure 71.3

It is formed like a clove hitch (see page 40), but instead of the working
end finally being passed under the turn, it goes across the turn and under
the first turn from the standing part, which then holds the end in place.

figure 72