Bow

蝶結び chō musubi

A decorative finish for gifts and clothing that unties with one pull; suits gifts for events that may happen again.

1. Fold D back on itself into a loop.
2. Lay the loop over to the left and wrap B round the front of its root.
3. Push a fold of B through the gap behind the first loop: it makes the second loop.
4. Pull both loops sideways to tighten the bow.
5. Even out the 2 loops and the 2 tails.
6. Done: the finished bow.

How to undo it

Pull either tail straight out; both loops slip through and leave a single tie.

Mistakes

• The bow twists upright when the second tie goes the wrong way round; redo it wrapping the other way.
• Pulling a tail instead of a loop to tighten undoes the bow.

Used in

Apron, Bandana: Front Bow Turban, Bandana: Two-Tone Babushka, Gift Wrap: Gathered Corner Bow, Gift Wrap: Two-Tone Bow, Gift Wrap: Two-Tone Rosette and Bow, One Bottle Wrap: Neck Bow, Plant Wrap: Pot with Front Bow, Scarf: Front Bow