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TIE KNOTS THE FUN AND EASY WAY
Better to know a knot and not need it, than need a knot and not know it.
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Shoelace Bow Tying
Wrap one end round the other to tie a Half Knot. Pull tight. Form a loop with one end. Then form a loop with the other and wrap it around the first loop to complete the bow. Tighten and make the loops and ends all roughly the same length.Shoelace Bow Details
Uses: The Standard Shoelace Bow is the most widely used method of tying a shoelace.
Structure: The Standard Bow is really a Square (Reef) Knot but the second Half Hitch is tied with bights rather than the ends.
Lock Knot: Shoelace bows tend to come undone. The loose ends can trip you up and a loose shoelace is certainly inconvenient - with the possible exceptions of bedtime or when removing your shoes for an airport security inspection. The Shoelace Lock reduces the frequency with which a shoelace slips loose. It is an additional Half Hitch tied with the loops of the bow.
Surgical Half Knots: Hugh Saxton wrote to describe an alternative. Tie the first Half Knot with an extra turn – the Surgical Half Knot (Frame 9 of the Square (Reef) Knot). Then tie the Bow using the same technique – again using an extra turn. I have tried it now for months: the first Half Knot reduces slipping; the bow holds well; and it is easier to undo.
Options, More Shoelace Knots and Further Reading: For tips, details, options, lacing techniques, and more, visit Ian Fieggen's Shoelace Site.
Disclaimer: Any activity that involves ropes is potentially hazardous. Lives may be at risk - possibly your own. Considerable attention and effort have been made to ensure that these descriptions are accurate. However, many critical factors cannot be controlled, including: the choice of materials; the age, size, and condition of ropes; and the accuracy with which these descriptions have been followed. No responsibility is accepted for incidents arising from the use of this material.
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