Sheet Bend [Know your Knots]
The Sheet Bend (also known as a Weaver’s Knot or Weaver’s Hitch) is used to join two ropes together. It is closely related to the Bowline.
Joining Lines of Different Diameter
In the animation two lines of equal diameter are shown. The Sheet Bend is also capable of tying lines of different diameters together. When this is the case, the larger line should assume the simpler role forming a bend as demonstrated by the red line. The smaller line then forms the hitch as shown by the white line in the animation.
Finally, it is important the end of both lines be positioned on the same side of knot when complete. This helps the hitch from slipping through the bend.
A Variation for More Security
Under dynamic conditions, where the Sheet Bend may be continuously loaded and unloaded, a second turn under the hitch is advised. This transforms a Sheet Bend into a Double Sheet Bend as shown in the image below. The second turn helps prevent the knot from working itself apart.
