Ian's Shoelace Site - The Starting Knot

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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 an "Overhand Knot" or "Half Hitch". Don't worry, this knot is a LOT easier than it looks in these diagrams!
Step 1: Cross the left (blue) end over the right (yellow) end. The left (blue) end is now on the right side.	Step 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: Feed the right (blue) end through the gap to emerge at the front right hand side.	Step 4: Pull both ends tight to complete the knot.

Having successfully tied the starting knot, finish it off in style with my own Ian Knot, the World's Fastest Shoelace Knot.

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