List of prime knots


In knot theory, prime knots are those knots that are indecomposable under the operation of knot sum. The prime knots with ten or fewer crossings are listed here for quick comparison of their properties and varied naming schemes.

Table of prime knots

Six or fewer crossings

Seven crossings

Eight crossings

Nine crossings

Ten crossings

Higher

Seven or fewer crossings

Higher

PictureAlexander-
Briggs-
Rolfsen
Dowker-
Thistlethwaite
Dowker notationConway
notation
8L8a14
L10a140