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Take a round turn around the rope with the working end, then across the

standing end, and form another round turn. Then bring the working end
over the top of the standing end again, before tucking it up under the
bight of the round turn, at which point (figure 35.1) the knot is loosely
tied. You can then pull the knot tighter, to the tension you need (figure
35.2). It is worth remembering that you should use a hard cord when the
item being tied is soft and yielding so that the cord will bite, and vice
versa; use a soft cord for a hard object, in order to obtain the best grip.

figure 35.1

figure 35.2

There are other methods you can use for tying this knot, but this method
is suitable for all situations.

Continuous crowning: provides a decorative alternative for covering