Join two rope ends with a double overhand knot around each opposing line.
Also known as Grapevine bend, Double fisherman’s bend.
A double fisherman’s bend consists of two double-overhand barrels, each tied around the other rope. Pulling the standing parts brings the barrels together. The separated teaching view lets you inspect each half before they meet.
The connection is common in cord loops because the two halves make a compact join. It can become difficult to undo after loading, so choose a different bend when frequent untying is important. Both barrels need their complete two-turn return.
When to use it
Join cord ends to make a loop.
Keep in mind
Can jam after loading. Leave enough tail beyond each dressed barrel.
Check your knot
- Each barrel has two turns.
- Each return passes inside its own turns around the other rope.
- The barrels face one another and both tails remain visible.