# Twisted rope (handle twist)

ねじり nejiri

Twist a corner into a tight rope before tying it, for a strong, neat handle or strap.

1. Twist D tightly in one direction, from the object to the tip.
2. Twist B the same way.
3. Hold both twists and tie the tips in a square knot.
4. Check the handle: 2 ropes meeting in a knot at the top.
5. Done: the finished twisted rope handle on a wrapped box.

## How to undo it

Untie the knot at the tips first; the ropes then untwist by themselves.

## Mistakes

- Twisting the 2 ends in opposite directions makes one unwind as you tie; twist both the same way.
- Letting go of the twist while tying; hold each rope in your fist.

## Used in

[Apple Wrap](https://www.furoshiki.com/wraps/apple-wrap/), [Basket Wrap: Round Bowl with Handle](https://www.furoshiki.com/wraps/basket-wrap-round-bowl-with-handle/), [Body Wrap: Twisted Halter Bikini Top](https://www.furoshiki.com/wraps/body-wrap-twisted-halter-bikini-top/), [Box Wrap: Twisted Handle](https://www.furoshiki.com/wraps/box-wrap-twisted-handle/), [Long Package Wrap: Rolled with Twisted Tie](https://www.furoshiki.com/wraps/long-package-wrap-rolled-with-twisted-tie/), [Long Package Wrap: Twisted Ends](https://www.furoshiki.com/wraps/long-package-wrap-twisted-ends/), [One Bottle Wrap: Pointed Hood with Base Band](https://www.furoshiki.com/wraps/one-bottle-wrap-pointed-hood-with-base-band/), [One Bottle Wrap: Twisted Top Knot](https://www.furoshiki.com/wraps/one-bottle-wrap-twisted-top-knot/), [One Bottle Wrap: With Handle](https://www.furoshiki.com/wraps/one-bottle-wrap-with-handle/), [Scarf: Twisted Choker](https://www.furoshiki.com/wraps/scarf-twisted-choker/), [Shoulder Bag: Center Knot Basket](https://www.furoshiki.com/wraps/shoulder-bag-center-knot-basket/), [Shoulder Bag: Teardrop Twisted Handle](https://www.furoshiki.com/wraps/shoulder-bag-teardrop-twisted-handle/), [Two Books Wrap: Twisted Handle](https://www.furoshiki.com/wraps/two-books-wrap-twisted-handle/)

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Source: https://www.furoshiki.com/knots/knot-twisted-rope/