Sheet bend
Also: Becket bend, weaver's knot
Joins two ropes, even when they're different thicknesses.
Difficulty: Easy
Step 1 of 4Bring the thin rope through a bight in the thick one from behind. Step 2 of 4Lead it around behind both parts of the bight. Step 3 of 4Tuck the end under itself. Step 4 of 4Pull all four ends tight.
Pros
- Quick to tie, even with unequal ropes.
- Without load usually easy to untie.
Cons
- Can come undone without load or when it flaps.
- Slips more easily in very smooth rope.
Holding and untying
Holds well under steady pull. Without load or when shaken it can loosen.
Suitable rope
Two ropes, even of different thickness. The bight goes in the thicker one.
Common mistake
The two short ends lie on different sides. Then it holds worse.
How to check it
Both short ends should lie on the same side of the knot.
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