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loop in the left hand line as the end of the right-hand one is popped up
into it (second and third drawings).
Keeping up its momentum, flip the end around the back of the left-hand
line and into the center loop (fourth drawing).

Be sure to snug up the knot well as this is essential for the holding power
of the knot. With the flip-over mode of tying, the final knot will look a lit¬
tle funny but if you turn it around it will present the usual sheet bend look,
only mirrored.

Single, Double, and Tucked Sheet Bends

The single sheet bend can naturally also be tied by doubling the heavier
line and tucking the lesser one into it. This mode of tying becomes the
only practical way if you want to take an extra turn to make a double sheet
bend.
The first double version shown is more secure than a single sheet bend,
especially when the lower line is finer and lends itself to additional turns.
Also, it is less likely to jam.
The second double sheet bend shown is called for in quick work as the
end is tucked only once. It unties quickly, too.
The tucked sheet bend is identical to a single one, only the end of the
white line in the drawing is looped and tucked in the same direction as the

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