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This is how to do the scoubidou box knot. If you are first starting out with Scoubis, this is a good beginner knot to learn with.
Steps
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Link the strings together at the middle.[1] -
Put the bottom red string over the top red string. Do the same with the green string, except use the top string.[2]Advertisement
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Put the red string, (the one at the side), over the red loop. Then thread it through the green loop.[3]
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Do the same with the side green loop.[4]
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Pull it tight.
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Put the green strings over, as shown in the picture.
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Thread the red strings through the green loops.
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Pull tight. Keep knotting to desired length.
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Place one strand horizontal and another vertical on top of it. Make sure they intersect at the middle of each strand.[5]
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Put your finger on top of the intersection. Take the ends of the horizontal strand and cross them over your finger.[6] Bring them to the opposite ends.
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Weave the vertical strands through the horizontal. Let the vertical ends cross over your finger and under the horizontal strand on the farther side.[7]
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4Pull all four ends to tighten into a knot.
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Make two loops over the center with the horizontal strand.
- Bend the strand nearest opposite you to make one loop.[8]
- Bend the other strand nearest to you to make another loop opposite you.
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Pass one vertical string over the horizontal loop nearest it. Then thread it through the second loop farthest it.
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Pass the second vertical string over the horizontal loop nearest it. Then thread it through the second loop farthest it.
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Pull all four strings together. Continue for as long as you need the knot to be.
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Finished!
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I do this with cloth?
Community AnswerYes. The plastic strings are just from the "original" method. -
QuestionHow do I continue it?
Community AnswerRepeat the steps over and over, until you get the desired length.
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QuestionHow many strings are needed?
Community AnswerJust two. I personally think it looks better if you use two different colors, but you can use the same color if you would like to.
Video
Tips
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The strings should be of two different colors.[9]Thanks
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Make sure you pull it very tight.Thanks
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Always be sure that both strings are being held.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- 2 red strings
- 2 green strings
- Scissors (for tidying off, optional)
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIGHr-E69RE
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIGHr-E69RE
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIGHr-E69RE
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIGHr-E69RE
- ↑ http://www.29thdublin.org/wp/wp-content/ScoubiDou.pdf
- ↑ http://www.29thdublin.org/wp/wp-content/ScoubiDou.pdf
- ↑ http://www.29thdublin.org/wp/wp-content/ScoubiDou.pdf
- ↑ http://www.29thdublin.org/wp/wp-content/ScoubiDou.pdf
- ↑ Katarzyna Kapuścińska. Crochet Expert. Expert Interview
About This Article
To make a box knot scoubidou, start by placing 1 strand horizontal and the other vertical on top of it. Make sure the strands intersect in the middle. Next, put your finger on top of the intersection, take the ends of the horizontal strand, and cross them over your finger to bring them to opposite ends. Then, cross the vertical ends over your finger and under the horizontal strand. Finally, pull all 4 strands to tighten the knot. To learn an alternative method for making a box knot scoubidou, keep reading!
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