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figure 51.2

Double diamond knot: working from the diamond knot on four strands (see page 64), follow around
with each strand by passing it under two parts and up through the third; however, the last strand will
have to be taken under two double parts. All strands will again emerge at the top.

Double figure of eight: is used when a single figure of eight is not big enough to stop the rope running
through an eye. It is formed in the same way as a figure of eight knot (see page 80), but with an extra
turn taken around the standing part, before tucking the end down through the bight.

Double fisherman’s knot: this is a stronger version of the fisherman’s knot (see page 83), and
particularly useful when working with a slippery material such as nylon.

Start as for the fisherman’s knot, but tie a thumb knot (see page 171) with an extra turn in each end

(figure 52.1), before pulling tight (figure 52.2) to form the completed knot.

Double line loop see Bimini twist

Double sheet bend or double becket bend: is more secure than the single sheet bend (see page 149),
and preferable when one of the ropes is slippery.

Start by forming the single sheet bend, but complete a full round turn about the neck of the bight in the

larger rope, before proceeding to tuck the end; you should ensure that the ends of both ropes emerge
on the same side. The completed knot is illustrated in figure 53.

figure 52.1