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- The Sheet bend is used to join together 2 lines of different diameters. The thicker rope of the two is used to form a bight, and the thinner rope is passed up through the bight, around the back of the bight, and then tucked under itself. It is useful when using a light heaving line to pass a heavier tow line to a boat or dockline to shore. When used to tie one line to an eye-splice or a metal ring, it is called a Becket bend. A Becket Bend on a Bight can be used to attach a tow line to an all-rope towing bridle.
- The knot should be tied with both ends coming off the same side of the bend, as illustrated here. However it can easily be accidentally tied with the ends coming off opposite sides of the bend, when it is known as the Left Handed Sheet Bend. The Left Handed Sheet Bend is to be avoided as it is less secure.
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