Double Sheet Bend

The double sheet bend, like the sheet bend is used to fasten a small line to a larger one. A more secure knot, the double sheet bend may be employed when a sheet bend may not have enough friction to hold well.

Pass the end of one rope #1 around the bight of rope #2.
Wrap rope #1 completely around the bight.
Direct rope #1 under its own standing part and through the front end of the bight.
Repeat step #2.
Repeat step #3.
Pull both ends of rope #1 together until the knot tightens.

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