What is the Farmer's Loop used for?

Creating a fixed loop in the middle of a rope without access to the ends; Tying down loads, pitching tarps, and improvising attachment points; Making handholds along a rope; Handling animals and rural or bushcraft tasks; An intermediate anchoring point in makeshift lashings.

How do you tie the Farmer's Loop?

The Farmer's Loop is a fixed loop tied in the middle of the rope, formed by winding a few turns around the hand and pulling the center turn out. It holds a pull from any direction and is easy to tie and untie, without needing access to the rope's ends. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Farmer's Loop hard to tie?

The Farmer's Loop is rated medium, in the Loops category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What other names does the Farmer's Loop have?

It is also known as Farmer's Loop, Lazo del granjero, Nó do fazendeiro. (ABOK #1054)

What precautions apply when using the Farmer's Loop?

Fine for non-critical mid-line loops, but should be avoided in life-support situations; Can deform if loaded off its intended axis; check how it's seated; It's not a substitute for the alpine butterfly loop in safety applications.

Farmer's Loop

A mid-line loop made by winding turns around the hand, holds a pull from any direction

Also called: Farmer's Loop, Lazo del granjero, Nó do fazendeiro · ABOK #1054

What it is for

Creating a fixed loop in the middle of a rope without access to the ends
Tying down loads, pitching tarps, and improvising attachment points
Making handholds along a rope
Handling animals and rural or bushcraft tasks
An intermediate anchoring point in makeshift lashings