Tie a balanced shoelace bow using the two-loop method.
Also known as Bunny-ears knot, Two-loop shoelace knot, Bowknot.
A shoelace bow is a square knot finished with two folded ends. The folds make the bow loops; the short free ends let you release it. This lesson uses the two-loop, or bunny-ears, method so the movement of each fold stays visible.
Tie the starting half knot, make a loop in each end, then tie the loops in the opposite direction. Repeating the same direction makes a granny bow, which tends to sit lengthwise on the shoe. A balanced bow normally lies across it. The two methods can look similar until you trace the crossings.
When to use it
- Tie everyday shoelaces.
- Practice a binding that releases from its free ends.
Keep in mind
Smooth, round or springy laces may still work loose. Check the bow during use and avoid loops long enough to catch underfoot.
Check your knot
- The second half knot opposes the first.
- Two complete loops and two free tails remain.
- The center is snug before you shorten either loop.