Halloween Knot

A decorative knot that makes the perfect finishing touch for a Halloween outfit or for other “creepy” occasions. Tie your shoelaces with these miniature “Hangman's Nooses”.

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Halloween Knot Flip Book

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1

Begin with regular “Starting Knot”.

2

Fold right (blue) end into a “loop”.

3

Hold left (yellow) end alongside

4

Wind left (yellow) end around.

5

Continue winding tightly around.

6

Wrap until tiny gap remains at bottom.

7

Feed loose end through the gap.

Finished Knot Gallery

The finished Halloween Shoelace Knot should be a tight “coil” of shoelace with a single protruding loop.

Tied off with Halloween Knots, with the aglets then tucked in for a neat finish.

Ends tied with bi-color Halloween Knots.

The sneaker on the left is tied with bi-colored Halloween Knots.

The ends are tied off with Halloween Knots.

These sneakers are kept for Halloween and are finished with Halloween Knots.

The bi-color lacing carries through to the Halloween Knots.

Sixth of nine methods on Shaun's various shoes (these finished with Halloween Knots).

The lacing is finished with Halloween Knots.

This lacing was used so the Halloween Knots would sit at the sides.

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Boat Shoe Knot

Another decorative coiled knot, which is often used on boat shoes.

Moccasin Knot

Another loose, decorative knot, often used on moccasins and slippers.

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