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Multiplait eyesplice
KNOT SCORE
With its multiple strands and confusing weave, you might think multiplait Strength

is by definition impossible to splice. But keep a cool head, and it can be Security
done. The secret is to be able to identify the right- from the left-twisting Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
strands (there are four of each). Group them together into pairs, and
Usefulness
you’re already down to four ‘double’ strands. It’s plain sailing from there.

1 Seize the line, allowing about 12 2 Decide on the size of the loop, and 3 Turn the loop over. Tuck the next
times its own diameter. Separate the tuck the left-hand pair under the pair under the next pair of strands in
strands into two right-twisting and nearest pair of strands in the standing the standing part, and repeat the
two left-twisting pairs, using part, passing under the strands from process for the remaining two pairs.
different coloured electrical tape. left to right.

5 Pass a pair of strands over the pair 6 Turn the loop over, and do the 7 Keep going, alternating between
immediately to their left, then split same with an opposite pair (if you left- and right-twisting pairs, and
them and tuck them under the next started with left-twisting, now choose changing direction after each round
pair – one under one strand, and the right-twisting, and vice versa), but of tucks.
other under the other strand, working this time working from left to right.
from right to left.

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