Nifty little device for making garter ties

[Friday]

I've been thinking about the two color tassels your look really good I'll have to try.

Going once around the leg how do you tie the garter? Going around twice uses the second loop to be used to secure the ends.

[ardchoille]

Check page #5 of his posting to see how he does the tassels

Ah, thank you.. he did his tassels nicely.

About tying: Anyone who was in the US Navy or the Boy Scouts, or knows how to tie a bowline, might remember how to tie a bowline. This type of knot works perfectly for these garter ties.

and someone mentioned making theirs in two different colors of yarn.. excellent idea!

Update: I meant clovehitch rather than bowline.. my Navy knowledge has slipped!

[fluter]

About tying: Anyone who was in the US Navy or the Boy Scouts, or knows how to tie a bowline, might remember how to tie a bowline. This type of knot works perfectly for these garter ties.

Try a clove hitch.

Alternatively, I think someone mentioned looping twice around, tying an overhand knot, and tucking the ends under: that works too. There's usually just enough stretch to the garters that they will hold nicely, without being too tight.

[ardchoille]

Try a clove hitch.

Ah, yes, I meant clovehitch. Can you tell how long I've been out of the Navy