Figure 126.—Two-ply cord, alternate join:

a, the alternative method is exactly the same in result but the opposite in commencement technique. The ply (2) is again the shortening ply. b, The new strand (3) is added from above with its short end (3') on the long ply (1); c, the ply (1) with the short end (3') is twisted over the short ply (2); d, the long end of the new strand (3) is doubled down over the short strand (2); e, the twisting is carried on with the same results as in figure 125.