KNOT KNOWLEDGE

BENDS

Full Carrick Bend

The Carrick Bend is a strong, secure knot that can be used to join two ropes of different construction.

Step #1

Form a loop with the first rope, with the end behind the standing part. Carrick Bend - Step 1

Step #2

Place the second rope under the loop. Carrick Bend - Step 2

Step #3

Bring the end over the standing part of the first rope. Carrick Bend - Step 3

Step #4

Place the end of the second rope under the end of the first rope. Carrick Bend - Step 4

Step #5

Place the end over the standing part of the first rope. Carrick Bend - Step 5

Step #6

Weave the end of the second rope under its own standing part. Carrick Bend - Step 6

Step #7

Finally, pull the end over the first rope. The knot should be symmetric with the ends on opposite sides. Carrick Bend - Step 7

Finished Carrick Bend - Front View

Pull on both standing parts and then the ends to tighten the knot.

Finished Carrick Bend - Rear View

Rear view.

Step #1
Form a loop with the first rope, with the end behind the standing part.

Step #3
Bring the end over the standing part of the first rope.

Step #4
Place the end of the second rope under the end of the first rope.

Step #5
Place the end over the standing part of the first rope.

Step #6
Weave the end of the second rope under its own standing part.

Step #7
Finally, pull the end over the first rope. The knot should be symmetric with the ends on opposite sides.

Finished Carrick Bend - Front View
Pull on both standing parts and then the ends to tighten the knot.