Field guide · No. 9

knot

Draw a closed rope. We work out which knot you tied — and show the maths.

Drag the figure to turn it. Draw a knot to sketch your own; tap a number to flip it.

Fig. 1 Trefoil

  1. Draw. Press Draw a knot, then drag one loop that crosses itself. Let go and the ends join.
  2. Choose. Tap a numbered crossing to swap which strand goes over. Crossings start out alternating.
  3. Turn and relax. Drag the figure (or use the arrow keys) to turn it. Relax lets the rope settle without passing through itself.

Identification

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Crossings in this view

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