How to Tie a Double Fisherman Knot

A double fisherman's knot is often used in rock climbing to tie two ropes of equal or different diameters together. Here is a simple step-by-step article on how to properly tie this important knot.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• climbing rope

How to Tie a Double Fisherman Knot

1. 
   Step 1: start with ropes laying parallel

   Lay the two ends of climbing rope side by side in opposite directions as pictured.

2. 

   Take one end of rope and pass it over the other and then around the back as shown.

3. 

   Pass the rope around the back of the rope you just crossed again as shown, making an "x" on the top of the rope.

4. 

   Pass the end of the rope you've been looping through the "x" you just formed, as shown. Pull moderately tight.

5. 

   Repeat steps 1-4 as shown with the other end of the climbing rope.

6. 

   Pull knots snugly up against one another and pull ends of rope to tighten.

7. 

   This is what your finished knot should look like.