The “Chaining” process in the Chain Sinnet knot uses up lengths of the rope or cordage but provides for easy undoing, including undoing it as you work.

Best of all, if you do this to several types of ropes, cords or cables, you can buy yourself storage room and they will not tangle or get crossed up.

Another name for the Chain Sinnet is the “Monkey Braid” and it is a “must-know” knot for anyone climbing or traversing steep terrain as well as for anyone with limited storage space.

This useful knot makes carrying or climbing with rope much easier and you can let it out as you need it without worrying about tangling.