Knots

by Geoffrey Budworth

"Collins Knots" is your one-stop guide to making, tying, and using knots This user-friendly, authoritative resource by the cofounder of the International Guild of Knot Tyers includes easy-to-follow guidance and full-color illustrations showing you everything you need to know about the most common and useful knots. Topics include knotting history, knotting terms, and knot uses and their names. Inside you will Boating knots, knots for home and hobbies, life-support knotsDetails on cordage, tools, and accessoriesStep-by-step instructionsGlossary and resources for further reading

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

Paperback

First published August 4, 2005

About the author

Geoffrey Budworth co-founded the International Guild of Knot Tyers in 1982 and regularly contributes to its quarterly journal, Knotting Matters. He’s been described as “the father of forensic knotting” and occasionally gives evidence in court as an expert witness of knots found at crime scenes. Budworth is a well-known personality and author in the world of knots.