What is the Noose Knot used for?

Gripping and cinching objects that will be pulled; Starting off lashings and wrappings (a self-closing base); Lassoing stakes, sacks, and bundles with an adjustable grip; Closing sack mouths with a single pull; Securing tarps and covers provisionally.

How do you tie the Noose Knot?

The Noose Knot is a loop that runs along the rope and closes when tension is applied. It's used to grip and cinch objects, acting as a loop that closes on its own under load — very handy for bundling, lassoing, or holding things temporarily. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Noose Knot hard to tie?

The Noose Knot is rated easy, in the Loops category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Noose Knot?

Because it closes under load, never use it around fingers, a neck, or any part of the body; It squeezes the object it's looped around; don't use it on anything that can't be compressed; It can jam if overtightened on thin cord.

Noose Knot

Q: What other names does the Noose Knot have?

It is also known as Noose Knot, Running Knot, Simple Noose, Nudo corredizo, Lazo corredizo, Laço corrediço, Laçada corrediça, Noeud coulant. (ABOK #1114)

A loop that runs and closes under tension — used to grip objects that will be cinched down

Also called: Noose Knot, Running Knot, Simple Noose, Nudo corredizo, Lazo corredizo, Laço corrediço, Laçada corrediça, Noeud coulant · ABOK #1114

What it is for

Gripping and cinching objects that will be pulled
Starting off lashings and wrappings (a self-closing base)
Lassoing stakes, sacks, and bundles with an adjustable grip
Closing sack mouths with a single pull
Securing tarps and covers provisionally