Tying Plaiting and a Double Knot Step by Step
Tying plaiting a double knot step by step, this knot is as strong as a Bimini Twist and easier to tied than a Bimini Twist when you are using thick line
15kg and above. This knot is one of the Japanese standard of tying of knots.
Step 1
Make a loop which is a little longer than you want for the double lines. Tag end should be about 40-50cm long.
Step 2
Hold the starting point of plait tight with your left hand fingers (right-handed person).
Step 3
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Step 4
Plait tightly.
Step 5
Plaited about 3cm long.
Step 6
Take half hitch with tag end.
Step 7
Take two half hitch with tag end around both legs of the loop.
Step 8
Make two more turns inside the bend of tag end. Pull tag end tightly. Trim tag end about 3mm from the knot.