Sheet Bend

Steps
Preparing the rope…

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  1. 1

    Form a bight

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

  2. 2

    Enter the opening

    Pass the thinner end through the bight from behind.

  3. 3

    Pass the right leg

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

  4. 4

    Wrap both legs

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

  5. 5

    Tuck under the entry

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

  6. 6

    Extend the tail

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

  7. 7

    Dress and tighten

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

  8. 8

    Inspect the knot

    Check one turn around both bight legs with the tail tucked under its own entry.