Single knot

一つ結び hitotsu musubi

An overhand knot in one corner (or 2 ends held as one) to close a bag side, shorten a corner or make a stopper.

1. Bend the tip of B up and back over itself into a loop.
2. Push the tip behind the loop and out through its middle.
3. Pull the tip and the base apart to close the loop.
4. Slide the knot to where you want it and pull it firm.
5. Done: the finished single knots on a wrapped bag.

How to undo it

Push the tip back into the knot to loosen it, then pull the loop open and draw the tip out.

Mistakes

• Tying too close to the tip leaves nothing to grip and the knot slips off.
• Pulling it very tight in thin fabric makes it hard to undo; stop at firm.

Used in

Basket Wrap: Square Basket Liner, Belt: Woven-End Sash, Beret Hat, Bird Wrap, Body Wrap: Shoulder-Knot Tunic Top, Cushion Wrap, Emergency Arm Sling, Folding Umbrella Cover, Grocery Drawstring Bag (Basket Method), Hand Carry Bag: Hand Wrap, Hand Carry Bag: Knotted Corner Handles, Large Object Wrap: Double Layer, Long Package Wrap: Rolled with Twisted Tie, Long Package Wrap: Twisted Ends, One Bottle Wrap: Twisted Top Knot, Shawl: Bolero With Wrist Knots, Shoulder Bag: Center Knot Basket, Shoulder Bag: Corner-Knot Sling, Shoulder Bag: Side-Knot Hobo, Shoulder Bag: Teardrop Knotted Handle, Shoulder Bag: Teardrop Twisted Handle, Simple Bag (Cakes, Frames, Odd Shapes), Suitcase Travel Bag, Wreath Wrap: Spiral Band, Wreath Wrap: Two Knots, Wreath Wrap: Two-Tone Spiral