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point the 50mm (2in) end of the twine that was left behind when the first

stitch was made can now be cut short, and the two parts of the rope
should be hammered together to ensure that the rope is tightly drawn
about the thimble.

Start the whipping as close to the thimble as possible, working away from
the eye. When half way along, take a stitch through the standing part of
the rope (figure 130.2) and then continue the whipping, ensuring that it is
tightly wound and that all turns are taken snugly together. At the end
make five or six stitches through the standing part of the rope at an angle

of 45 degrees, sewing away from the eye, to secure the twine. The surplus
twine can now be cut off and the eye is complete.

Stopper knot: as the name suggests, this is a knot that must not slip
through a block, or indeed out of your hand.

figure 131.1