How To: Knots Coffee Mug - Learn How to Tie Eight Different Knots - Comes in a Fun Gift Box - by The Unemployed Philosophers Guild Are you a sailor, a whaler, or just a good scout? UPG will help get you ship-shape with our How to Tie Knots mug. The mug has a cleat for a handle and comes with a length of rope. As soon as you open the box, you can follow the step-by-step instructions to learn eight classic knots. So what are you waiting for? Pour yourself a hot cup of joe or chai, or cocoa, or hot buttered rum, and practice tying knots you'll need for sailing, fishing, or earning a merit badge. Is it the perfect coffee mug or the perfect pastime? (It's a tie.) You should probably buy two, one for home and one for the boat! For sailors and lubbers. Brine not included. 10 oz. mug. Dishwasher and microwave safe. From the Unemployed Philosophers Guild. Don't worry. We are employed, just not as philosophers. We're a small, Brooklyn based company specializing in gifts for the sophisticated gift giver. For whatever you need, we have presents of mind.