TheSquareKnot(ReefKnot) is usually learned when we tie ourshoelaces. Admittedly it is usually a bow that we tie - but the underlyingknotis aSquareKnot.
Thesquareknot(Reefknot) is a simple bindingknotused forshoelacesand packages. It's quick to tie but not suitable for critical or heavy loads.
Tutorial for tying the ReefKnot, which is basically a StandardShoelaceKnotminus the loops, making it useful for shortshoelaces.

To change from a grannyknottosquareknot, you need only switch the way you do the cross-over part before you do the loop part of tying your laces. If you normally cross the left lace over the right, then switch things around and cross the right lace over the left.
Thisstep-by-steptutorial is perfect for beginners who want to master the basicshoelaceknottechnique. Watch now and tie your shoes like a pro!

Such details provide a deeper understanding and appreciation for Step-By-Step Square Knot Formation For Shoelaces.
Want to learn how to tie your shoes? Whether you're aftershoelacetying speed, simplicity, security or style, here's twenty-five differentshoelaceknotsto choose from - including several that I've created.
Here are 4 of the most common ways to tieshoelaces. Follow this visual guide to learn the basics of tying a secureknotforcasual shoes.

Original instructional video for my “IanKnot”, the world's fastestshoelaceknot, and comparing it to the two other most common (and slower) ways of tying s...