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The Starting Knot
All of the shoelace techniques shown on this site use the same "Left-over-Right" Starting Knot. Here's how to tie this basic knot, known as a "Half Knot" or "Overhand Knot". Don't worry, this knot is a LOT easier than it looks in these diagrams!
Step 1:
Starting Knot diagram 1
Cross the left (blue) end over the right (yellow) end. The left (blue) end is now on the right side. 		Step 2:
Starting Knot diagram 2
Begin to wrap the right (blue) end around the front of the left (yellow) lace to end up at the back of the gap between the laces.
Step 3:
Starting Knot diagram 3
Feed the right (blue) end through the gap to emerge at the front right hand side. 		Step 4:
Starting Knot diagram 4
Pull both ends tight to complete the knot.


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