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STEP 3 Lift the bight of the standing part up through the crossing turn.

With the use of a Marlinespike Hitch, string or other small cordage can
quickly and easily be attached to the marlinespike. By holding the

marlinespike in your fist with the standing part of the hitch coming out
between your two middle fingers, you can pull forcefully without the
string cutting into your hand. A lashing or seizing can be made very
tight this way.

OYSTERMAN’S STOPPER

The Oysterman’s Stopper Knot begins by tying the Slipped Noose (see
Chapter 10).

STEP 1 Tie a Slipped Noose, making a tuck through the loop.