The Knot Handbook

by Maria Costantino, Maria Constantino, Geoffrey Budworth

A complete guide to tying & using knots, this book includes fully illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to tie each knot, with hundreds of close-up full-color photographs showing each step of the process. Sections on types of rope, rope making, maintenance & terminology are also provided, as well as a quick reference glossary for at-a-glance information. whipping & coiling; stopper knots; loops; binding knots; hitches; bends; plaits, sennits & lashings; & glossary of knot terms.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Crafts, Knitting

256 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2001

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[PottWab Regional Library]

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[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

lovely, full-colour STEP BY STEP pictures and easy to follow directions.

[Cathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great primer on how to tie various knots.