The simple and essential bowline. The bowline is an ancient knot. It dates so far back historians can’t even pinpoint who tied it first, but what makes it so impressive is that it’s as important and ...

Learn how to tie a double Windsor knot in this easy-to-follow tutorial. Perfect for both beginners and those looking to ...

Website I Will Knot offers several video clips detailing how to tie many useful knots. This is a site about knots: how to tie them, how to appreciate their beauty. Even the seriously knot-challenged ...

Animated Knots is a perfect site for learning everything about knots: how to tie them, what they’re for, and how to choose the best knot for a specific job. The site lists 196 knots for ropes, straps, ...

Learning how to tie a fishing knot that allows your lure or bait to work properly—and won’t fail under pressure—is a critical skill for any angler. In fact, it may be the single most important and ...

A good tie and one knot. That’s all you need. Forget the Windsors, Pratts and countless other iterations, because with a Four-in-Hand, you’re set. “People overthink it a little too much,” said Jim ...

Unlock the secret to tying the perfect tie with our comprehensive guide, "How to Tie a Tie - Passing the Knowledge." In this step-by-step video, we break down the process into easy-to-follow ...

This classic knot is useful in situations where you're connecting two pieces of rope. You can always add more pieces of rope, and this knot can be... This classic knot is useful in situations where ...

The snell is a bit of an odd knot. Most anglers don’t know how to tie it, largely because while it has advantages in certain fishing styles, it’s not nearly as versatile as other common connections.

Physicists have discovered a new way to tie microscopic knots within a solution of liquid crystals. Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have gone to creative lengths to earn their ...

Trauma surgeon Annie Onishi shows WIRED contributor Peter Rubin how to tie various forms of surgical knots. Annie demonstrates the techniques behind a one-handed knot using different types of sutures ...