Knots

Sheet bend

Technical visualSheet bend
Sheet bendThree visual stages of a sheet bend: form a bight in the larger or stiffer line, pass the other line through and around both bight legs, then tuck it under its own standing portion and set.123form bightaround both legstuck + set
Sheet bendThree visual stages of a sheet bend: form a bight in the larger or stiffer line, pass the other line through and around both bight legs, then tuck it under its own standing portion and set.1form bight2around both legs3tuck + set
For very unequal or slippery line, a double sheet bend can be preferable.

Use

Joining two lines, particularly different diameters or stiffnesses.

Sequence

Form a bight in the larger or stiffer line.

Pass the working end of the second line through the bight.

Take it around both legs of the bight.

Tuck it beneath its own standing portion.

Dress so both working ends lie appropriately.

Set.

Limitation

For very unequal or slippery line, a double sheet bend can be preferable.

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