Yes, but...
Hi again,
Stitching is tricky; I have heard (and will now need to dig up documentation) that stitching sufficient to provide Brummel-like initial security is likely to distort the rope, lowering ultimate strength. Be careful.
St. Mary's Hitching is indeed lovely, and if sufficiently drawn up would function much like the cover on double-braid, working better than stitches, without weakening the rope. Plain old service can work here, too.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss
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