Sheet Bend
How to tie the Sheet Bend Knot. The Sheet Bend is a useful knot for tying two ropes together, even when rope sizes and materials differ greatly. It is suitable for most non-critical applications. It is important that the tag (free) ends of both ropes of the sheet bend be on the same side of the finished knot. For more security use the doubled version (Becket Bend) which is the same as the single version but with an extra coil around the standing loop. The Sheet Bend also goes by the name of Weaver's Knot when employed in yarn or twine. It is commonly used for joining threads that have parted in a loom or as a permanent knot tied in small material.
Scroll to see Animated Sheet Bend Knot below the illustration and tying instructions.
Sheet Bend aka Weaver's Knot Tying Instructions
- Form a loop in the end of one rope. Pass the free end of the rope to be joined under the opening of the loop, around both parts of the first rope and back under itself.
- Pull all four ends to tighten.
- Two wraps around both parts of the first rope make a Doubled Sheet Bend.
