Hanging knots are commonly used to herd animals, set traps, or tie things together. Making this knot is pretty easy, so it's a good choice if you need to tie something fast. Do not make this knot around your neck no matter the situation, even as a joke.
If you are considering tying the knot due to having suicidal thoughts and need immediate help dealing with them, please contact these services:
- Call Center or Hotline 119 ext. 8 for access to mental health issues.
- Mental Health Services by PDSKJI for self-examination.
- The International Suicide Prevention Association has a directory of international suicide prevention hotlines here, as well as Befrienders Worldwide here.
Step
Part 1 of 2: Forming the Knot
Step 1. Make a circle with the right end at the top
The end of this rope is the end that will be used to tie the knot. Everything that goes to the end of the rope is called the left end. To start making a hanging knot, place the right end over the left to form a 10–15 cm circle.
It can be applied to rope, thread, string, or fishing line. The process is the same no matter what materials you use
Step 2. Insert the left end of the rope over the center of the loop
Hold the meeting point between the left end and the right end so that the rope does not open. Then, make a curl from the left half of the loop above the circle you've made so that it stops in the middle of the open section.
- The sizes of the first and second ends should be identical.
- The result should look a bit like a pretzel.
Step 3. Pull the left end through the center of the circle
Reach under the first circle you made and hold the left edge that is on top. Keep the joint held in place with your non-dominant hand and pull the left end away from the hoop.
Part 2 of 2: Tying the Knot
Step 1. Pull the left end down to form a mesh
Keep pulling down through the circle to create the noose, which is the knot opening. This snare will be looped around whichever object you want to tie a knot with. As you pull the string, the two loops will shrink as you tighten.
The further you pull the noose from the knot, the bigger the loop when it's finished tightening
Step 2. Pull the tightened loop down to make the mesh smaller if you wish
Like anchor knots, hanging knots tighten when the noose is pulled. Before tightening the knot all the way up, you can make the noose smaller by gently pulling the loop you've tightened.
Step 3. Pull the noose and the ends of the rope in opposite directions to complete the knot
To tighten the knot as much as possible, hold the noose with one hand and end the rope dangling from the knot with the other. Pull the two halves away from each other to fully tighten the knot. Once the knot is secure, you're done!
You can untangle the knot simply by loosening the main knot holding the noose in the middle
Warning
- Using a hanging knot to hang statues and/or animals (dolls that resemble humans or living people, especially those currently in political office or who are currently under controversy) is a criminal offense in some countries and is considered a threat by the police.
- In some countries, hanging knots are considered lethal weapons and you can be arrested if you have them.
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If you have suicidal thoughts, stop and looking for help. If you need immediate assistance to cope, please contact emergency services such as:
- Call Center or Hotline 119 ext. 8 for access to mental health issues.
- Mental Health Services by PDSKJI for self-examination.
- Social media for Suicide Prevention Advocacy, Study and Education Communities: Instagram and Twitter
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The International Suicide Prevention Association has a directory of international suicide prevention hotlines here, as well as Befrienders Worldwide here.
Also read How to Overcome Suicidal Thoughts which contains advice for critical times
