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    I use a clove hitch, approximately. The last "tuck" goes under both the starting end, and the wrapped middle section.

    Another way is to wrap around twice, tie an overhand knot, and tuck the ends beneath the center wrap...
    Ken Sallenger - apprentice kiltmaker, journeyman curmudgeon,
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    Quote Originally Posted by fluter View Post
    I use a clove hitch, approximately. The last "tuck" goes under both the starting end, and the wrapped middle section.
    Here's my usual method. Make a right-angle fold.


    Wrap once

    Wrap a second time, tuck upward underneath the previous 2 layers. This makes a second right-angle fold.

    Let it hang down.


    fold the cuff


    Adjust seasoning.


    For comparison, the classical clove hitch.

    Last edited by fluter; 1st April 09 at 08:08 PM. Reason: add comment
    Ken Sallenger - apprentice kiltmaker, journeyman curmudgeon,
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