Friendly. Cheap. Efficient. No nonsense. Open all night. Decent food. All the usual “diner” associations apply when it comes to Georgetown’s Square Knot, opened by the owners of the 9lb Hammer next ...

Learn the art of decorative twisting. This video breaks down the step-by-step process of forging a beautiful and sturdy Square Knot Hook, detailing the precision required for this complex design.

The improved clinch knot has long been the standard for tying lures to fishing lines. In fact, it's so universal among anglers that it's sometimes called the fisherman's knot. It's easy to learn, ...

When it comes to expressive style, it’s all in the details. There are countless little twists and touches to choose from. They include dazzling ones like sparkling crystals or sequins, edgy accents ...

Scanning the crowd at a fancy soiree may reveal a wide array of neckties, each fastened with a highly complex mathematical object masquerading as fashion. An entire field of mathematics is devoted to ...

I’m showcasing the forged square knot—a reliable, strong knot perfect for fishing and outdoor use. Here’s why it’s my top pick this week! ‘Illegal’: California’s Map Redraw Draws Backlash Helen Mirren ...

Already getting a little eager for the return of spring and the joys of camping and outdoor recreation? While you wait, you might consider practicing the virtue of patience by learning or upgrading ...

Why is untangling two small knots more difficult than unravelling one big one? Surprisingly, mathematicians have found that larger and seemingly more complex knots created by joining two simpler ones ...

On a recent afternoon, a dressmaker named Sergio Guadarrama rummaged through a pile of fabric. He and his partner had converted the living room of their home, in Hudson, New York, into a bridal ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

We tie our shoes, we put on neckties, we wrestle with power cords. Yet despite deep familiarity with knots, most people cannot tell a weak knot from a strong one by looking at them, new Johns Hopkins ...