What is the Crown Knot used for?

Start finishing off a rope's end so it doesn't fray; Serve as the base for a back splice; Be the first step of the Lanyard Knot / Diamond Knot; Work the decorative finish on braided-fiber ropes; Teach the logic of crossing strands before bigger projects.

How do you tie the Crown Knot?

The Crown Knot is the base for finishing off the end of a braided rope: the strands are folded over one another on top, forming a "crown" before the finish is carried further. On its own it holds very little, but it's the first step of classic finishes like the back splice and the lanyard knot. It's a foundation of fine rope work. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Crown Knot hard to tie?

The Crown Knot is rated medium, in the Whipping & Care category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What other names does the Crown Knot have?

It is also known as Crown Knot, Nudo de Corona, Corona, Coroa, Coroamento. (ABOK #670)

What precautions apply when using the Crown Knot?

On its own it's not a load-bearing knot; it's just the base of a larger finish; Needs a rope with separable strands (three-strand) to be tied; If the strands are crossed in the wrong order, the pattern won't close properly.

Crown Knot

Base for finishing off a rope's end, folding the strands over the top before weaving further

Also called: Crown Knot, Nudo de Corona, Corona, Coroa, Coroamento · ABOK #670

What it is for

Start finishing off a rope's end so it doesn't fray
Serve as the base for a back splice
Be the first step of the Lanyard Knot / Diamond Knot
Work the decorative finish on braided-fiber ropes
Teach the logic of crossing strands before bigger projects