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

A knowledge and mastery of tying knots is essential for anyone who spends time in the outdoors. And, sure, when faced with certain tasks that require knot-tying, you might be able to get away with ...

Today I'd like to show you a simple demonstration on how to tie a palomar knot. A palomar knot is great for tying on terminal ...

The improved clinch knot, sometimes called the fisherman’s knot, is what I’d call a necessary oddball. It’s remarkably easy to tie and comes in handy for a variety of applications. It can essentially ...

A version of this story ran in The Virginian-Pilot on Sept. 14, 2005. Hurricane or no, we’re in for a blow. Time to start thinking about how to secure the woodpile or lash the garbage cans to a tree.

Learn three different ways to tie a bowline, the King of Knots. We will show you how to tie a bowline knot diagram. The bowline (pronounced bo-lin) is the single most important knot for all outdoors ...

1. Please recommend a couple fishing knots that are easy. I want to teach my kids to tie them on our trip. Here are two knots that kids should be able to master. The first knot would be a Uni Knot, ...

Learning how to tie a tie properly might just be the hardest fashion struggle for men—next to tying a bowtie, of course. There are too many steps to remember, too many variations on knot type. Often, ...

The most common mistake when tying your shoelaces is accidentally making a weaker granny knot instead of the stronger square knot. Now, physics can help you tie the perfect knot that stays tight no ...

Researchers have analyzed the mechanical forces underpinning simple knots, and come up with a theory that describes how a knot's topology determines its mechanical forces. Got rope? Then try this ...