Page 183 - Maria Constantino "The Knot Handbook"

CARRICK BEND

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r:o his knot, which is formed fron1 two overhand loops crossing each other, dates fron1 the
T eighteenth century. Son1e believe it to be named after Carrick-on-Suir in Ireland; others
after a medieval trading ship called a carrack, which originated in Carrick Road, outside
Falmouth Harbour in Cornwall. Today it is less used at sea because it can be difficult to untie
in wet ropes. This version of the knot has the working ends emerging on opposite sides,
making it more secure. When tightened, the flat, heraldic shape will capsize into a tight form.

Make a loop with the
I working end of one of the
two lines to be joined, so that
the working end lies over the
standing part.

Pass the working end of
2 the second line on top of
the loop formed, then
underneath the other standing
part. The two working ends
should now be parallel to
each other.

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