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Granny knot

Canonical Name: granny knot.
Variant Names: None.
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Category: bend.
Origin: Ancient.
Related knots: reef knot.
Releasing: Non-jamming.
Efficiency: Unknown%.
Caveat: spills[?]. It is an inferior knot as it has it tendency to undo.
Uses: Securing shoes.
Comments: This is the knot used most commonly to tie laced shoes. It is similar in structure to the better holding square knot.
Structure:
Tying: article/pictures
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