I am only familiar with the standard way of tying shoes (along with an optional double knot). Are there any other ways? [more inside]
posted by Nonce on Mar 5, 2009 - 16 answers

I have long, fine-textured-but-thick-in-amount wavy hair and a two-part question about what to do with it. Help? [more inside]
posted by millipede on Feb 12, 2009 - 7 answers

I know zero about knot theory or topology, but here's a question that has always intrigued me: Given a pile of string on the floor, with two loose ends, can you determine whether pulling the ends will result in a knot or a straight piece of string simply by examining or counting the under/over crossings? [more inside]
posted by schrodycat on Nov 2, 2008 - 13 answers

My shoulders hold all of my stress. What can I do about it? [more inside]
posted by piratebowling on Oct 10, 2008 - 17 answers

This question is about rope for camping trips. [more inside]
posted by dino terror on Sep 10, 2008 - 9 answers

So, I need some serious knots. With some serious rope, that you can buy in bulk, and that will hold up to serious weight. I've come to the conclusion that parachute cord is the way to go, and having used it in the past, I think it's great stuff. However, I want to upgrade, but there are complications: the stronger rope is flat. [more inside]
posted by Freen on Aug 5, 2008 - 15 answers

How do you get a knot out of the phone cord....where the coils seem to switch directions and the only method is to roll the kink all the way out? [more inside]
posted by chasles on Sep 5, 2007 - 12 answers

How and why cables/strings/hoses/lines/cords etc. become entangled? Is there any scientific explanation of the process and more generally a science studying the physical/topological properties and behaviour of string materials? [more inside]
posted by elgilito on Aug 27, 2007 - 6 answers

"If you can't tie a knot, tie a lot." I recently heard this expression somewhere and it's driving me nuts. Any idea where I might have heard it? I feel like it was in a movie, tv show, commercial, or maybe a video on YouTube. I have a vague recollection of an image of someone demonstrating the principle expressed in the quote. [more inside]
posted by bokinney on Jun 5, 2007 - 5 answers

I recently decided to re-visit one of my favorite summer activities: making friendship bracelets. I am looking to a) remember some of the techniques I used to know b) learn new and interesting bracelet patterns. [more inside]
posted by nekton on Jun 25, 2006 - 5 answers

How can I learn to tie a necktie better? [more inside]
posted by grouse on Jun 10, 2006 - 18 answers

The muscle in the left side of my upper back, just below the shoulder blade, is always getting pulled and knotted. How do I manage it properly? [more inside]
posted by Jase_B on Feb 22, 2006 - 11 answers

Help me tie/strap/secure an IKEA box of furniture that we need to return to the store on the roof of my friend's 4 door sedan. [more inside]
posted by stavx on Nov 26, 2005 - 24 answers

Any recommendations for a book on knots? [MI] [more inside]
posted by thewittyname on Dec 31, 2004 - 14 answers