Inland where the wind is light, good, strong, linen thread answers all
purposes for small kites, but when the kites are larger or the wind is stronger
the best string a close-twisted linen line. At the famous Blue Hill "kite
stables" a string called blocking-cord is used in blocking hats. Cable-laid
twines are also good for kite string. Don't tie a granny knot or you will lose
your kite. Look in your "American Boy's Handy Book,"
and in the
chapter on knots, bends, and hitches you will see how to tie knots that will not
slip.
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