A knowledge of knowing how to tie knots is becoming less important for scout leaders Credit: Photo: Alamy It's been a proud tradition since Baden-Powell first wore the woggle – but the scouting ...

and the square knot. With the help of 12 of his fellow scouts, three adults, and a family friend from New Hampshire, Arnold said the project quickly came together late this spring. The scouts ...

It's been a proud tradition since Robert Baden-Powell first wore the woggle – but the Scouting movement says its leaders no longer need to know how to tie knots. Officials say modern recruits ...