Chain sinnet

This article is about the method of shortening or storing a rope or cable. For the sewing stitch, see chain stitch.
Chain sinnet
NamesChain sinnet, chain sennit, chain shortening, chain stitch, chain braid, caterpillar sinnet, crochet stitch, daisy chain, monkey braid, single trumpet cord, single bugle cord
ReleasingNon-jamming
Typical useShortening rope or cable for use or stowing
ABoK#1144, #1145, #2868
Instructions[1]

A chain sinnet (or chain sennit) is a method of shortening a rope or other cable while in use or for storage. It is formed by making a series of simple crochet-like stitches in the line.[1] It can also reduce tangling while a rope is being washed in a washing machine.

  1. ^ Clifford W. Ashley, The Ashley Book of Knots (New York: Doubleday, 1944), 209.