# What's a Good Introduction to Knots?

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hi Samraku,  
i think i had the same questions, as terms were confusing,

[ABOK](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/9845) #545 is a 3-lead x 4-bight single strand stopper knot,

 ![1000034780](https://discourse.igkt.net/uploads/default/original/2X/2/2663f05dbc934ad481f7ffb93ea532a62bfd02d6.jpeg)

and it originates from a ring mat

[ABOK](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/9845)#599 is called a ‘single-strand’ button,

 ![1000034781](https://discourse.igkt.net/uploads/default/original/2X/8/82b857eb3118bd72e5343891e2e4235e656ecdc6.jpeg)

and i think that’s where the confusion lies, because yes it’s tied from a single strand, but it has two ends.

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