Shoelace Bow

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1. 1

   Arrange the lace ends

   Leave two ends long enough for the starting knot and two loops.
2. 2

   Cross the ends

   Bring one end over the other.
3. 3

   Tie the first half knot

   Tuck underneath and draw the first half knot together.
4. 4

   Fold both ends into loops

   Make two closed bights. The free tails remain outside.
5. 5

   Cross the two loops

   Work with the folded loops in the opposite direction to the first half knot.
6. 6

   Pass one loop beneath the other

   Feed the folded loop through the opening, carrying both sides together.
7. 7

   Draw out both bow loops

   Pull the loops apart. The two opposite half knots make a bow that sits across the shoe.
8. 8

   Draw the bow together

   Pull the two loops apart to gather the center. Keep both short release tails outside.