Nautical Knotting News
Developing a Knot, Irish Style
Follow the development of a custom order we got, from the first take at a brand new knot to the final product and the replication of it.
Reader's Choice New London Day
We have been selected as one of five finalists in the New London Day's Readers Choice Awards under Shopping ARTS.
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MYSTIC KNOTWORK
Betsy Mongrel vs Punxsutawney Phil
As I sit here typing away on my laptop, the temperature outside the boat is nine below zero. Just a mere 12 days ago, on Feb 2, Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring. Th
en why was this picture my view from the shop window a few days ago?
A Sailor Knot Tutorial
The very patient Julia has made a video on how she ties a turks head. As one of our newest employees, joining our knot family in July, she has some great insight on how to tie the turks head knot
A Nautical Wedding - Thanks KC and Danielle!
Everyone once in a while our awesome customers will send us pictures of their knots in use. KC was nice enough to do this! Their beautiful nautical wedding with our square knot boutonnieres took place at Roton Point overlooking Long Island Sound. You can see all the pictures here.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
The holidays are upon is, and we feel so blessed. This has been an amazing season, so many of our knots are being given as holiday gifts. 
In The News
We had to good fortune to meet Mark Zinni from Channel 3 News as he shopped at our store over the weekend. He thought our shop was so cool, he came back to do a story on us!
The Mystic Lighted Boat Parade
My favorite event of the year is the Mystic Lighted Boat Parade. What a way to kick off the holiday season! The cheering crowds and the excitement as the drawbridge lifts to reveal the boats all decked out in their sparkling holiday best.
The Holidays in Mystic
The Holiday Season in upon us, and Mystic 
has lots of fun things to do!
The Martha Stewart American Made Summit 2015
For the last 4 years, when fall arrives, that means it is time for the American Made Summit. We love visiting NYC and seeing all our friends at the Martha Stewart headquarters. Here is our friend and mentor Hannah Milman opening the day, and what a great day it was!
The Original Mystic Sailor Knot
As a family we have been tying sailor knot bracelets, or Turks Head Knots, for over 50 years. What is a sailor knot, you ask? Here is a short history.