Double Sheet Bend

Double Sheet Bend
Preparing the rope…

A sheet bend with a second wrap for ropes of unequal thickness.

Double Sheet Bend

A sheet bend with a second wrap for ropes of unequal thickness.

WHEN TO USE IT

KEEP IN MIND

Keep both wraps together and both short ends on the same side.

Step-by-step
  1. Form a bight

    Fold the thicker rope. Bring the thinner rope toward the opening.

  2. Enter the opening

    Pass the thinner end through the bight from behind.

  3. Pass the right leg

    Bring the end forward and up beside the bight's short end.

  4. Wrap both legs

    Carry the end behind both legs and around the left side.

  5. Tuck under the entry

    Bring the end across the front, then under its own incoming strand.

  6. Wrap a second time

    Continue around both bight legs again, inside the first turn.

  7. Tuck again

    Pass under the incoming strand again. Keep the two turns side by side.

  8. Extend the tail

    Leave both rope tails on the same side of the knot.

  9. Dress and tighten

    Pull the standing parts apart and guide the turns together. Keep the tails clear.

  10. Inspect the knot

    Check two turns around both bight legs and two tucks under the incoming strand.

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