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Shoelace knot | |
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Names | Shoelace knot, Bow |
Category | Loop |
Related | Reef knot |
Releasing | Non-jamming |
Typical use | Tying shoelaces, bow ties, decorative bows |
ABoK | #1212, #2403, #2404 |
The shoelace knot, also known as the bow knot, is a knot which is commonly used for tying shoelaces and bow ties.
The shoelace knot is designed for quick release and easily comes untied when either of the working ends is pulled. During the tying of the knot, the farther the loops are pulled, the shorter the working ends become. The shoelace knot is a doubly slipped reef knot, the original being far harder to undo. The shoelace knot differs from the reef knot by having the working ends pushed back through the knot, creating the loops which allow the knot to be untied so easily.
The two loops are sometimes referred to as "bunny ears", especially when the knot is being taught to young children.
Techniques
All techniques start with a simple half-hitch.
- The simplest method of tying a shoelace is by forming a loop at each of its end, and joining the two loops with a half-hitch.
- The most common method of tying a shoelace is by forming a loop at one of its ends, circling it with the other end, and then pushing the bight of that end through the knot to form a second loop. This kind of knot is also used for tying bow ties.[1]
- The fastest method is to simultaneously make a loop with thumb and forefinger and pull the loose end through the opposed loop [2]
See also
References
- ^ "How to Tie a Bow Tie". Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- ^ [1]