Reef Knot Flip Book
The Reef Knot is basically a Standard Shoelace Knot minus the loops. This is useful when the ends are not long enough to tie a regular bow, such as when a shoelace has broken. Also known as a “Square Knot”.
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Finished Knot Gallery
The finished Reef Knot is identical to the centre of a Standard Shoelace Knot minus the loops.
Regular usage at the top of the lacing to tie the shoe:
Other uses as a joining, anchoring or decorative knot:
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Regular shoelace knot done with loops, which requires more length.
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This lacing finishes with a Reef Knot to form a closed loop.
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