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This is my favourite page on this subject: https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/grannyknot.htm

Well actually, it’s the linked celeb page: https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/grannyknottingcelebs.htm

After tying my shoes with a granny knot for 30+ years, I switched to the 'Ian Knot' after seeing this posted a couple years ago[1]. It took me a couple weeks to get really comfortable with the new knot, but I can't imagine ever going back.

[1] It comes up pretty regularly: https://hn.algolia.com/?dateRange=all&page=0&prefix=false&qu...

This is also what I use, and I’ve taught several others how to do it as well!

That’s the technique I use to tie shoelaces, but unfortunately, it was too difficult to teach to my 5 year old so she’s stuck with the bunny-ears method. I’m open to suggestions if anyone has any!

Just add another loop and you have the better bow.

https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/betterbowknot.htm

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