def check_knot_vector(degree, knot_vector, num_ctrlpts):
    """ Checks the validity of the input knot vector.

    Please refer to The NURBS Book (2nd Edition), p.50 for details.

    :param degree: degree of the curve or the surface
    :type degree: int
    :param knot_vector: knot vector to be checked
    :type knot_vector: list, tuple
    :param num_ctrlpts: number of control points
    :type num_ctrlpts: int
    :return: True if the knot vector is valid, False otherwise
    :rtype: bool
    """
    try:
        if knot_vector is None or len(knot_vector) == 0:
            raise ValueError("Input knot vector cannot be empty")
    except TypeError as e:
        print("An error occurred: {}".format(e.args[-1]))
        raise TypeError("Knot vector must be a list or tuple")
    except Exception:
        raise

    # Check the formula; m = p + n + 1
    if len(knot_vector) != degree + num_ctrlpts + 1:
        return False

    # Check ascending order
    prev_knot = knot_vector[0]
    for knot in knot_vector:
        if prev_knot > knot:
            return False
        prev_knot = knot

    return True