The only thing about the way Puffer does it is that it does bulk up and you do need to have the thicker hose to hide it. Whereas the way Matt Newsome has in his tutorial, you don't have the bulk and can use any type kilt hose. Also in my humble opinion the traditional knitted or crocheted garter ties will have a much larger knot if they are tied like a neck tie. They are thicker than what you buy from Matt Newsome.