I tried to follow all the instructions everywhere and couldn't do it. Went to visit my 84 year old mother and she said "how in the world are you creating that knot???? Let me show you how." 15 seconds later and I had it mastered! I thanked her profusely and she said "well, the next time you need my on-site assistance, just drive 1200 miles again!" I just needed her years of knowledge. She can't quilt very well now because her hands can't work that long without cramping. I am now her quilt builder and she has taught me a lot over the last 1 1/2 years since I started quilting and I am 65!