Page 179 - Des Pawson "Pocket Guide to Knots & Splices"

Double or Triple Overhand Noose

Made in much the same way as

the Capuchin knot (see page 42),
this sliding loop or noose grips
tightly round an object. Tied

each end of a light line, it is ideal
for fixing a lanyard fast to the

arms of sunglasses or reading
spectacles so they can hang round

the neck when not in use. By
carefully pulling on the short

working end, you will be able to
ease the grip sufficiently to enable
the lanyard to be removed.

The same system but with
more of the initial turns works

well as an attachment to fishing
swivels.

1 Make a crossing turn with a fairly
long working end on top.

2 With your fingers parallel with the
standing part, wrap round the
standing part two or three round
turns.

3 Put the working end down through
the ''tunnel” where your fingers have
been.

4 Tighten the turns by pulling on the
working end, working the turns
snugly together.

5 The finished knot.

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