How to Combine Open Rope Ends

Tying and connecting two different rope ends together requires a knot that secures the two strands together and is small enough that the knot does not radically alter the rope diameters. The double fisherman knot accomplishes this task. The double fisherman is a barrel knot that is handy for joining two rope ends together. This knot is usable with ropes of the same or different diameters.

Instructions

    • 1

      Place the two rope ends next to each other with at least 6 inches of overlap. Make partial loops at the end of each rope facing out from the two main lines.

    • 2

      Overlap the two ropes so you have two curves "hugging" each other. With one rope end, make three wraps around the other and push the working end (the end you pull and push) through the wraps. Pull the end to tighten the rope to the other rope end.

    • 3

      Wrap the other rope end around the opposite rope three times and push the end back and through the wraps in the opposite direction as the first three wrap knots. Pull the end and tighten the knot to the rope.

    • 4

      Pull the ropes apart to bring the two knots in toward each other. Pull until the two knots are tight against each other and clean the knot by pushing each wrap tight against the other. You have now connected the two rope ends together.