I knew instinctively how to tie a Granny knot from a young age. Later, as a boy scout I learned how to tie the alternative square knot, which looks cool and sy

I knew instinctively how to tie a Granny knot from a young age. Later, as a boy scout I learned how to tie the alternative square knot, which looks cool and symmetrical and offers the tremendous advantage of being easily untied. One of the great small lessons in life.