How to Tie Knots With Ribbon

Ribbon adds a nice festive touch to the finished product.

Ribbon adds a nice touch to cards, gifts, toys, scrapbooks and anything else you can think of. Using ribbon to tie bows can use up the material quickly if you have a lot of items to decorate. A nice alternative to making bows is to tie knots using the ribbon. This method uses less material, it is just as nice, fast and easier to create.

Things You'll Need

• Scissors
• Ribbon

Instructions

1. Place the ribbon around the item you're using it on. The ends of the ribbon should be pointed away from you.

2. Cross the left end of the ribbon onto the right end of the ribbon. Wrap them around each other and pull the left and right ends to tighten the wrap .

3. Put your finger in the middle of the ribbon to hold the wrap tight. Cross the right end over the left end and wrap the ribbon around the finger. Remove your finger.

4. Pull each end of the ribbon gently to create a knot. Untwist and arrange the ribbon as needed. Trim the ends using scissors if needed.

References

• A Passion for Stamps: How to Tie Bows & Knots