Fig. 186½.
[Fig. 186½], XXXI. The right-hand part of the rope shows how to make the double loop for the "twist knot." The left-hand part of the same rope shows a finished twist knot. It is made by taking a half turn on both the right-hand and left-hand lines of the double loop and passing the end through the "bight" (loop) so made.
Whiplashes
[Fig. 186½], XXXII is called the "chain knot," which is often used in braiding leather whiplashes. To make a "chain knot," fasten one end of the thong, or line; make a simple loop and pass it over the left hand; retain hold of the free end with the right hand; with the left hand seize the line above the right hand and draw a loop through the loop already formed; finish the knot by drawing it tight with the left hand. Repeat the operation until the braid is of the required length, then secure it by passing the free end through the last loop.
[Fig. 186½], XXXIII shows a double chain knot.
[Fig. 186½], XXXIV is a double chain knot pulled out. It shows how the free end is thrust through the last loop.
[Fig. 186½], XXXV. Knotted loop for end of rope, used to prevent the end of the rope from slipping, and for various other purposes.
Splices, Timber-Hitches, etc.
Although splices may not be as useful to boys as knots and hitches, for the benefit of those among my readers who are interested in the subject, I have introduced a few bands and splices on the cables partly surrounding [Fig. 186]½.