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Ian Knot Flip Book
INSTRUCTIONS: Move your mouse over the numbers to "Flip" through the different steps. If it doesn't work, your browser probably has scripting disabled (eg. "Javascript" in Firefox, "Active Scripting" in Internet Explorer).
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AAAA BBBBBB	Full sequence including Starting Knot.

Finished Knot
	The finished "Ian Knot" is identical to either the Standard Shoelace Knot or the Two Loop Shoelace Knot. Because it was tied much more quickly and symmetrically, the laces suffer less wear and tear and thus last longer.
NOTE: If your finished knot comes out crooked, it's probably because you tie your Starting Knot the opposite way to mine. This will result in an un-balanced "Granny Knot", which both sits crooked and comes undone more easily. See my Slipping Shoelace Knots page for more information.

If you still can't figure out how to tie this knot, you may need to view the Video.

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Standard Knot Identical knot using a different technique (much slower).	Mega Ian Knot Enhanced, more secure variation of this knot (much trickier).

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