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NOTE: These instructions only describe the center of the basic Hexagram, which is extended at top and/or bottom with either crossovers or vertical sections.

• Begin with one end (yellow) quite a bit longer than the other end (blue).

• Cross the ends on the outside and feed in through the set of eyelets three rows higher up the shoe (skip past two sets of eyelets).

• The left (yellow) end runs in a complete loop as follows: Straight down on the inside and out through the next lower eyelet, straight across on the outside and in through the opposite eyelet, back up on the inside and back across on the outside to complete the loop.

• Run both ends straight down on the inside and out through the next lower set of eyelets.

• Cross the ends on the outside and feed under the sides and out through the set of eyelets three rows higher up the shoe (skip past two sets of eyelets) to complete the Hexagram.

If the crossovers of the laces are carefully woven as shown, there will be a couple of benefits. Firstly, it accurately depicts the rotational symmetry of the traditional "Star of David". Secondly, each point of the Hexagram has the same number of overpasses and underpasses, which helps to maintain the shape more securely.

This lacing works best with thinner or flat laces because several eyelets have to accommodate two passes of shoelace.