Knots and Windings in Tzitzit
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Question
Hello, Honorable Rabbi, Are all the knots and windings that are customary in tzitzit obligatory, and what are the implications if they are not followed? What is indeed obligatory? With blessings and thanks.
Answer
Hello
One knot and one winding are obligatory. The rest are not obligatory.
A knot refers to a double knot, a knot upon a knot.
A winding refers to three turns of the thread, where it wraps around and encircles the other threads.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 11, Sif 13, Mishnah Berurah, there, Sif Katan 63-64.
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 14, Sif Katan 1