I use a similar technique to the Ian knot except I pinch the shoelace instead so only the forefinger and pinky are involved and my middle finger is free to hold

I use a similar technique to the Ian knot except I pinch the shoelace instead so only the forefinger and pinky are involved and my middle finger is free to hold the slip knot. The technique I use looks like this: https://youtu.be/_aAeI7p-Tkc?t=11 https://youtu.be/_aAeI7p-Tkc?t=11