Knots:The Complete Visual Guide: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Tying and Using over 100 Knots

by Des Pawson

With step-by-step color photographs, the highly visual The Complete Visual Guide is a clear, comprehensive, and practical guide to tying more than 100 knots. From choosing, using, and maintaining ropes, to learning about the different families of knots — from stopper knots; binding knots; bends; hitches; loops; plaits and sennits; and splices and whippings — The Complete Visual Guide is the ultimate guide to tying knots for every occasion, from outdoor use in a host of recreational activities, to practical functions around the home.

Genres: Nonfiction, How To, Reference

400 pages, Paperback

First published March 19, 2012

Reviews

[Björn Bengtsson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Impressively well illustrated book!

There are a few short chapters in the beginning which explain the rudimentary knowledge of ropes in a condensed and relaxed manner. The greater part of the book are illustrated step-by-step how-tos with very clearly illustrated instructions on how to make knots. The book covers hundreds of knots ranging from the simplest and most basic (and useful) knots, to more advanced and decorational knots. But there's also loops, braids, splices, whipppings and more.

The illustrations are clear photographs with labels and arrows indicating movements/paths, and the ropes are in different colors. The instructions could not be any more clear. They are very easy to follow.

This book is fantastic! I cannot imagine any other book better suited for learning how to tie knots!

[Mel Luna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will probably always be "currently reading" this book. It is an excellent resource/reference and makes learning the elegant skill of knot work excitingly accessible.

[Drew M Francis · Rating 5 out of 5]

good photos and graphics. well organized

[Clint Carlson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great resource to have on hand for fun or necessity.

[V · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book closes by itself while reading because it has a tall and narrow form. Bad because when I do knots I want to view the instructions at the same time.

[Gloria Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helped me to know all the knots for camp Stand..

[Jaguar · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great visual guide on to tie knots. I have been looking for a really good knot book, and I believe I have just now found it. This book is super awesome; the picture tutorials are great. Being that I am a visual learner in a lot of things, this was just the book I needed to learn how to tie awesome knots. I will probably be purchasing this book in the future.

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[Jjfoster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely want this book!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative. Each knot shows pictures and has an explanation of when it would be handy.

[Jon Thysell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great illustrations - going to be a great reference book.

[Mills College Library]

623.8882 P3399 2012