Buckaroo Square Knot We've all met someone new and just weren't sure whether they would become a friend or not. Sometimes it takes time before the "someone new" becomes a close comrade, someone you can't imagine ever losing touch with. That's how the Buckaroo Square Knot and I met. In the midst of COVID-19 restrictions I was pondering upon the need for a face mask, and thinking I'd try just a simple bandana. Being a knot-tying enthusiast, I felt sure there would be an interesting way to tie a handkerchief as a face mask, like the cowboys did, trailing behind the cattle in cloud of dust. Sure enough, I found the Buckaroo Square Knot. The video instructions seemed convoluted, involving "holding your hand as a pistol", and wrapping under, and around and locking it with your thumb and poking through the loop. I was leery of it all, but my knot-pride kept me going until I could tie it. It was handsome. Nicely symetrical. But, it would not work for my
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