Can aliens tie knots?

I suppose I’m assuming aliens with the ability to travel through space and time.
Would using rope (and therefore probably tying knots) be a talent that would HAVE to preceed space travel?
I feel like aliens with technology to navigate the heavens would have first had to navigate their own planet. Maybe with an ocean, or all ocean.I feel like ocean travel on a large scale (i.e. Mayflower, Nina, Santa Maria ) wouldn’t be possible without rigging. Ropes weaved from natural fibrous material , that can be ‘cordage. ’ Mastering ropes should be a natural evolutionary road block for any species trying to explore it’s own planet right?
Knots are a important for climbing, sea travel, animal interactions, restraint etc.
Could an ET species get to the point of space travel without first , at some point mastering tying things together?