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  1. Drawing Doodles and Naming Knots - NRICH

    Feb 1, 2011 · This article will introduce you to a way of naming knots - you'll need some paper and something to write with so you …

  2. Links and Knots - NRICH

    Feb 1, 2011 · The best way to start a study of knots is by actually tying them which you may find easier than drawing. Knots …

  3. The Invertible Trefoil - NRICH

    Notice that the trefoil knot can be deformed - in this case simply by turning the whole knot around - into an exact copy of itself except …

  4. Reef and Granny - NRICH

    This is a reef knot: To tie a reef knot you take an end of the string in each hand and do 'right over left, left over right'. A granny knot is …

  5. Topology - NRICH

    Links and Knots Some puzzles requiring no knowledge of knot theory, just a careful inspection of the patterns. A glimpse of the …

  6. Drawing Celtic Knots - NRICH

    Celtic knots are graphical representations of knots used for decoration by the ancient Celts. Here is a picture of an illuminated letter …

  7. Making Maths: Celtic Knot Tiles - NRICH

    Use copies of these tiles to make the patterns shown on this page . Not as easy as you think! Now get creative and make your own …

  8. Egyptian Rope - NRICH

    Egyptian Rope posterThe ancient Egyptians were said to make right-angled triangles using a rope which was knotted to make twelve …

  9. Home [nrich.maths.org]

    Enriching mathematics for all learners NRICH’s curriculum-linked mathematics resources focus on problem-solving, to help all …

  10. Making Maths: Test the Strength of a Triangle - NRICH

    You will need: Drinking straws String What to do: Tie a knot at one end of a piece of string and thread the other end through a straw. …

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