Creative Ropecraft
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (924 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1574092480 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
If you'd like to get all tied up in knots, literally, here's the book for you. The excellent illustrations make it all look easy, however. It will walk you through various projects that will keep you occupied on a long crossing. This forth edition covers the basics, and then goes into the more complicated and decorative knots. (Latitudes & Attitudes)
DonB! said Very Clear Explanations. I picked this book up, in hardcover, from a library sale. AT first I was not too impressed with it, until I began to dig further.The chapter, MULTI STRAND KNOTS AND SPLICES finally helped me to understand Matthew Walker single and double knots. Very clearly t. "A solid reference book!" according to Buster. As a little background, I was bit by the knotting bug A solid reference book! As a little background, I was bit by the knotting bug 3 years ago simply looking to learn to wrap a knife handle with paracord. In the ensuing time, I have purchased multiple books and have branched into a variety of cord materials. If I could only keep 2 boo. years ago simply looking to learn to wrap a knife handle with paracord. In the ensuing time, I have purchased multiple books and have branched into a variety of cord materials. If I could only keep 2 boo. IronWill said A must have second book!. In the 1st edition of this book (197A must have second book! IronWill In the 1st edition of this book (1974) the author states that this is an introduction to creative rope knotting as practiced by old time sailors and that it's purpose is to stimulate your interest. Apparently it has done so for many people. Much has been adde. ) the author states that this is an introduction to creative rope knotting as practiced by old time sailors and that it's purpose is to stimulate your interest. Apparently it has done so for many people. Much has been adde
ANyone tempted to try their hand at ropecraft will be able to follow in the footsteps of the traditional seamen who have gone before thanks to Stuart Grainger's clear instructions and very detailed drawings.In Creative Ropecraft Stuart Grainger describes hos to tie and use a wide variety of knots, both practical and fancy. Here you'll find: crown and wall knots, turk's head knots, door knockers, hammocks, mats, netting, belts, cuff links, table lamps rope edged trays and many more. Creative Ropecraft is a treasure trove of knots, hitches, bends, plaits and netting. Once picked up, it is hard to put this wonderful book down.
Stuart Grainger is a Master Mariner of wide experience. He is a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers and has published many books and articles on the subject of knots and ropework.