How to Tie an Overhand Knot on a Bight

Sometimes when climbing you'll find you need to tie an overhand knot somewhere in the middle of the rope. This is called an overhand on a bight. A knot on a bight simply means you bend the rope and tie both strands of the rope in the regular fashion. An overhand on a bight is often used to haul bags or gear up a route.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Rope

1. Bend the rope in the spot where you want the knot.
2. Pinch the bend and fold the two strands of rope back so they are parallel and touching.
3. Imagine the two strands to be one cord.
4. Tie an overhand knot as usual. There should now be a loop in the rope.

Tips & Warnings

• Try not to let the two strands confuse you. The knot is executed in the exact same way as a regular overhand knot.
• An overhand on a bight is an excellent knot for hauling bags or gear, but should not be used for climbing. If a climber needs to tie-in to the middle of the rope, she should use a figure-eight on a bight.