How to Knot to Hoist a Bucket

When hoisting up a bucket, perhaps out of a water well, it necessary to use a knot that will not slip or unravel around the bucket handle. One of the better knots for this is the ominous sounding "noose knot." While it sounds deadly, this knot is perfect for the task at hand, since it is a simple knot to tie and holds the bucket handle securely, even when the bucket is full of water. Once the bucket is up or down, you need to wrap off the rope to prevent it from falling down into the well or hole.

Instructions

    • 1

      Make a twisted loop at the working end of the rope, making sure the loop goes around the bucket handle.

    • 2

      Form a bight of rope around the wrap on the handle. A bight is a loop in the rope. The bight should go over the handle wrap so the rope looks like a pretzel.

    • 3

      Push the bight under the handle wrap and pull up and tight.

    • 4

      Pull the working end of the rope and the main line out from each other to tighten and secure the knot firmly to the bucket handle.

    • 5

      Hoist the bucket with the knot on the handle.

    • 6

      Wrap the end of the hoisting side of the rope around a secure object and tie off with a square knot. Wrap the working end up and around on itself and pull the end through the wrap, securing it to the anchor.