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A carrick bend in progress.
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The first steps to tie a carrick bend. 1 > Make a loop with one piece of rope, with the work-
ing end lying on top (see step 1 in the illustration).

2 > Lay the second piece of rope over the loop (see
The carrick bend will hold well if it is used to step 2).
tie two different-diameter ropes together and then
tightened. 3> Wrap the second piece of rope under first rope’s
bitter end and over the first rope’s working end
(see steps 3 and 4).
How to Tie the Carrick Bend 4 > Weave the second rope’s working end under the

For this learning project, you’ll need two pieces of first rope and over the bitter end of the second
¼-inch cotton rope 33 inches long. rope (see steps 5 and 6).
Follow these steps to tie the basic carrick bend 5 > Weave the second rope under the first rope to
using two pieces of rope. Refer to the diagram for help: complete the knot (see step 7).