Carrick Bend; Sailor's Knot; Anchor Bend; Josephine Knot

Sequence to Tie: over - under - over - under - over - under - then tighten. The Carrick Bend knot has an easy pattern to remember. The Carrick Bend is also called the Sailor's Knot, Anchor Bend or Josephine Knot. It originated in the days of sailing ships. It is still used today in boating but has broadened its usage to many applications such as climbing.

Make a loop with the first rope. With the second rope, lay over the loop, go under the long end, over the short end... ...under and into the loop, over the long end of the first rope, under and exit the loop. Tighten the knot by pulling on all four ends equally so the knot cinches down equally. When the knot of the Carrick Bend comes tight, it will look like this.