I was in my mid 40's when I had my second lesson (think my first one was at at 5) on tying shoelaces!
It came about when I was living in Canada and had a pair of shoes with round laces that constantly came undone. My Canadian friend Carol had the answer. A fail safe, full proof, guaranteed knot that would stay done up. I have used it ever since and Carol was right...it stays tied!
The Knot
Carol called it the "Rita run a-lot". Rita was a keen runner and taught Carol the knot and the name stuck.
I will take you through the steps on how to tie it:
Step 1
Start the knot as you would a traditional knot with right over left, tucking the right hand lace under the left and gently tighten.Step 2
Again go right over left and tuck the middle of the right hand lace under the left forming a new loop.Step 3
Tuck the middle of the left hand lace over the right, forming another loop.Step 4
Pull both loops in opposite directions until the knot is firm. Make sure the loose ends do not get pulled out of the loop when tightening.Welcome to the "Rita run a-lot"
It might fell a bit awkward (fingers and thumbs all over the place) for the first little while, but that is normal. Practice makes perfect.
