How to Tie a Shoestring Bow

The shoestring bow, also known as a cross-loop bow, is the same one made to tie shoes.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Ribbons
• Cellophane Tapes
• Yarns
• Shoelaces
• Scissors
• String

1. Place the object you want to tie the bow to in the center of a length of ribbon.
2. Bring the two ends up to the top and tie a snug, simple overhand knot.
3. Form a loop of one end of the ribbon and hold it in your right hand.
4. Repeat with the other end and hold it in your left hand.
5. Tie another simple knot using the loops.
6. Try this alternate method: Form a loop with one end of the ribbon.
7. Wrap the other end around the first loop and, creating a second loop, pull the ribbon through the center of the knot.
8. Make sure the loops are the same size.
9. Cut the tails to matching lengths.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure your scissors are sharp. Dull scissors will leave frayed edges.
• Make this bow fancy-looking by forming several loops on each side before tying the final knot.