Coils of rope tied in assorted knots

Knot Quest

The World's Knots

“Better to know a knot and not need it, than need a knot and not know it.”

200 knots · 16 kinds of job · step-by-step guides for each

0 XP Landlubber 0 of 200 knots tied ⚓ First Knot ★ Big 5 🛟 Lifesaver ⛵ Sailor 💡 Life Hacker 📜 Historian 🌍 Globetrotter 🏆 Quiz Ace ⏱ Speed Tier

Knot basics

Six words every knot guide uses.

Tap a card to flip it.

Starter set

The Big 5: learn these first.

Step through each knot, then mark it tied for +10 XP.

Overhand knot
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Knot Library

All 200 knots, filtered by job.

Open a card for its story and steps. Tie it for +10, +20 or +30 XP by difficulty.

Life-Savers

A life depends on these. Learn them in person.

Practise with qualified instructors.

  • Never trust a life to a knot learned only online.
  • Tie, dress, set, check.
  • Tails at least 10× rope diameter.
  • Avoid the granny knot.
  • Replace damaged rope.

Timeline

Knots Across Time

Scroll sideways and tap a node to read it. Reach the last one for +10 XP and the Historian badge.

    Knots Around the World

    Knot Passport

    Tap a stamp to open it: +15 XP each. Stamp all six for the Globetrotter badge.

    0 of 6 stamped

    Also: macramé spread from Arab weavers to Europe; Pacific islanders lashed canoes with coconut-fibre sennit; sailors everywhere made Turk's heads.

    Games Arena

    Four games to test what you know.

    Earn XP in the quiz and Name That Knot; beat a minute for the Speed Tier badge.

    Real-world uses

      History

      Steps

        Tip

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