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Tie A Sheet Bend illustration: the interaction between one red and one white length of rope is shown in the correct manner for tying a sheet bend knot. The knot is often used for joining two lengths of rope together.

Tie a sheet bend

Of course an animated gif would illustrate this better. I have been told that sheet bends are famous particular for linking two ropes of different sizes together.

Also see, reef knot and clove hitch

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