# Plain knot

一つ結び hitotsu musubi

Tie 2 ends that come from the same side so both tails lie together, for a quick, firm join.

1. Lay B across D, both ends pointing the same way, then wrap B once round D: down behind it and back up over the front.
2. Bring B round the front of both ends and up.
3. Take B round the back and up through the loop it made.
4. Hold the knot and pull B and D to tighten it.
5. Done: one firm plain knot, both tails lying together on the same side.

## How to undo it

Push the tails back into the knot to loosen it, then pull the loop open.

## Mistakes

- If the tails point opposite ways you tied a square knot instead.
- Pulling it very tight in thin fabric makes it hard to undo; stop at firm.

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Source: https://www.furoshiki.com/knots/knot-plain/