The 3-strand end whip is a more permanent method. This knot will require about 3 times as much twine, a sailor’s palm, and a sewing needle. For larger diameter ropes, you may want to consider thicker twine and in turn, a larger needle. This is only a matter of preference. For a ½” line, gather roughly 6’ of twine. Thread your twine through the needle until you have 2 even ends, tie an overhand knot to join them. About one needle length in from the end of your 3-strand rope, open the strands and insert the needle into the back strand using the sailors palm, pull all the way through until the knot is tucked inside. Wrap your doubled-up twine tightly down the rope until you are left with about a foot of twine. Now, to secure your wraps, using the sailor’s palm again, insert the needle between the strands and follow the twist, open the rope near where you did the first time and drop the need through. Pull the twine tight and repeat on all three strands, tracing the valleys between them. Once you have made it all the way around, tie an overhand knot capturing the twine from your first valley. Open the strands and insert the needle through the back strand a final time. Trim the excess and pat yourself on the back, you just saved that rope’s life!