I end up using knots quite a lot. I cycle so when I need to transport stuff I reach for the piece of parachute cord I keep in my backpack and tie things to bike

I end up using knots quite a lot. I cycle so when I need to transport stuff I reach for the piece of parachute cord I keep in my backpack and tie things to bike rack with harvester's hitch, bowline, round turn and two, clove hitch, as appropriate. Also, instead of using a ratchet tie down ona trailer load, try using knot skills to keep things in place. That way you get a really practical feel for what type of know does what, and then Ashley or other things can take you further in a particular direction