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Fig. 58, XXV. "Loop knot."

Fig. 58, XXVI. shows how the loop knot is commenced.

Fig. 58, XXVII. is the "Dutch double knot," sometimes called the "Flemish loop."

Fig. 58, XXVIII. shows a common "running knot."

Fig. 58, XXIX. A running knot with a check knot to hold.

Fig. 58, XXX. A running knot checked.

Fig. 58, 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.

Fig. 58, XXXII. is called the "chain knot," which is often used in braiding leather whip-lashes. 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. 58, XXXIII. shows a double chain knot.

Fig. 58, XXXIV. is a double chain knot pulled out. It shows how the free end is thrust through the last loop.

Fig. 58, XXXV. Knotted loop for end of rope, used to prevent the end of the rope from slipping, and for various other purposes.

Although splices may not be as useful to boys as knots and hitches, for the benefit of those among my readers who are