ABOK #1431
Animated Knots
Troop Resources
Lines of equal size may be joined with a sheet bend, but when one is larger, it plays the simpler role of the "eye" rather than the half-hitch.
The Sheet Bend (ABOK # 1431) is recommended for joining two ropes of unequal size. The thicker rope must be used for the simple bight as shown. However, it works equally well if the ropes are of the same size.
Structure: When correctly tied the two tails of the Sheet Bend lie on the same side of the knot. The alternative version – with the tails on opposite sides – is less reliable.
Variations:
Double Sheet Bend
See Also:
Alpine Buterfly