Page 172 - Mario Bigon "The Morrow Guide to Knots"

DOUBLE
OVERHAND
BEND

There are numerous ways of
joining two lines of different
diameter, some of which are
illustrated in the section
dealing with bends (see pp.
118-140). Yet. with the
exception of the surgeon's
knot, these bends are not
really suitable for use with
gut. as they are often too
complex, so we have included 1
an illustration of the double
overhand bend which is very
quick to make and is very
suitable for gut.

Method
This is a simple knot to start;
merely place the two lines so
that they are parallel but
running in opposite
directions. Keeping them
together, make an overhand
knot (1). Add a second turn
(2); then tighten the knot by
pulling the four ends while
pushing the knot from both
sides with the fingertips. The
finished knot is illustrated in
figure 3.

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