Tie a figure-eight stopper
A chunky knot at the end of a rope that stops it slipping through a hole, a pulley or your hand.
- Make a loop near the end by crossing the end over the standing part.
- Take the end around behind the standing part.
- Pass the end down through the loop from the front.
- Pull tight. It should look like the number 8.
Tip: It's bulkier than an overhand knot and much easier to untie after it's been loaded.
Try it now: Tie one at the end of a drawstring or shoelace.
Next crumbs
- 🪢 KnotsTie a bowlineA fixed loop that won't slip or jam, and still unties easily after holding a heavy load.
- 🪢 KnotsTie a reef (square) knotThe flat, tidy knot for bandages, bundles and bag tops. Two crossings, and the order is the whole trick.
- 🪢 KnotsTie a clove hitchThe fastest way to tie a rope to a post or rail, and it's easy to adjust.