How to tie the Traditional Hangman's Noose
Hold the line in your left hand and make an overhand loop. Starting at the bottom of the loop, take the running end and wind it up around the loop, moving towards the standing part. I've always been told that the Traditional Hangman's Noose is wound around the loop thirteen times, but I have no idea if it's really true or just an urban legend. When you start to run out of running end of the line, slip it through the top loop. The tighten the top loop by pulling on the left side of the bottom loop.