When we went camping when I was a child, my mother used to make a clothes line by twisting a length of string until it would twist up on itself (thus becoming less than half its length). She then didn't need clothespegs/pins because she could push up a couple of corners of the wet socks/pants/teatowel etc into the twists which would hold it tight because of the twist. So only the weight of the string. Which might be useful in other circumstances - like tying something on to your pack, or leading a stray donkey to safety?? :roll:
You could experiment, because I can't think whether the original string needs to be double - I think not. I use the same technique with wool to make strings to thread through baby bootees - you either need a hook for the other end or a patient assistant to hold it firm while you twist. When you think you've twisted enough if you put a finger about half way and begin to allow it to twist on itself, you'll soon see if you've twisted enough!
Bridget
