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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
Making a Box Knot: Method 1
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1Link the strings together at the middle.
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2Put the bottom red string over the top red string. Do the same with the green string, except use the top string.Advertisement
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3Put the red string, (the one at the side), over the red loop. Then thread it through the green loop.
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4Do the same with the side green loop.
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5Pull it tight.
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6Put the green strings over, as shown in the picture.
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7Thread the red strings through the green loops.
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8Pull tight. Keep knotting to desired length.
Making a Box Knot: Method 2
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1Place one strand horizontal and another vertical on top of it. Make sure they intersect at the middle of each strand.
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2Put your finger on top of the intersection. Take the ends of the horizontal strand and cross them over your finger. Bring them to the opposite ends.
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3Weave the vertical strands through the horizontal. Let the vertical ends cross over your finger and under the horizontal strand on the farther side.
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4Pull all four ends to tighten into a knot.
Continuing With a Square Stitch
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1Make two loops over the center with the horizontal strand.
- Bend the strand nearest opposite you to make one loop.
- Bend the other strand nearest to you to make another loop opposite you.
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2Pass one vertical string over the horizontal loop nearest it. Then thread it through the second loop farthest it.
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3Pass the second vertical string over the horizontal loop nearest it. Then thread it through the second loop farthest it.
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4Pull all four strings together. Continue for as long as you need the knot to be.
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5Finished!
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.
Things You'll Need
- 2 red strings
- 2 green strings
- Scissors (for tidying off, optional)
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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!
