STEP 1

Wrap with whipping twine, 12” from the bitter end of rope. Unlay the strands from the bitter end up to the whipped section. Tape each individual strand at the bitter end, to prevent unraveling, and label each strand I, II and III.

STEP 2

Line up the rope to the last link of the chain so that the “II” strand is in the middle and the “I” and “III” are on either end. Take the “II” strand and pass it through one side of the chain link. Strands “I” and “III” are to pass through the chain link from the opposite side, staying on the outside of strand “II”.

STEP 3

Begin tucking the strands in an over one under one pattern, as shown below.

STEP 4

Perform 2 tucks with all three strands, after the 2nd tuck, thin the three strands by 1/3 the number of yarns. Trim excess yarns off strands, using a hot knife, and leave a ¾” tail. Tuck all the strands 2 more times and thin by 1/3 again, using same procedure as before. Perform 2 final tucks with all three strands, then trim excess off strands leaving approximately ¾”.

This method of joining is designed to minimize chafe between rope and chain, but as a matter of prudent seamanship, it should be checked regularly and remade if there is any evidence of wear.