Overview

This entertaining, easy-to-follow, and eminently practical book will equip readers with knotting skills to last a lifetime. This full-colour guide is packed with over 45 knot projects, accompanied by clear step-by-step illustrations. From the clove hitch to the Albright knot, readers will learn an array of loops, hitches and binding knots as well as variations of the most famous examples. Each project includes practical uses for these knots - such as making a swing seat, a washing line, a dog lead or an arm sling - so that you can introduce them into everyday life. Features: • Useful knots for sailing • Clever knots for camping • Handy knots for the home • And other knots that are simply a pleasure to tie! Discover a time-honoured and rewarding hobby and essential life skill with wide and varied applications. A fantastic gift for readers of all ages from 8+.

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Author:   Barry Mault ,  Gillian Blease
Publisher:   Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Arcturus
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 21.50cm
Weight:   0.205kg
ISBN:  

9781838579982

ISBN 10:   1838579982
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   01 May 2021
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Overhand Knot Figure 8 Knot Ashley's Stopper Knot Albright Knot Carrick Bend Fisherman's Knot Hunter's Bend Sheet Bend Lapp Knot Water Knot Zeppelin Bend Half Hitch Round Turn & Two Half Hitches Anchor Hitch Becket Hitch Blake's Hitch Buntline Hitch Clove Hitch Cow Hitch Draw Hitch Gnat Hitch Ground Line Hitch Pipe Hitch Knute Hitch Marlinspike Hitch Pile Hitch and Double Pile Hitch Prusik Knot Rolling Hitch Tensionless Hitch Timber Hitch Overhand Loop Figure 8 Loop Angler's Loop Common Bowline Scott's Lock Double Bowline Water Bowline Bowstring Knot Butterfly Loop Eskimo Bowline Farmer's Loop Poacher's Noose Constrictor Knot Gleipnir Pole Lashing Strangle Knot Reef Knot

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Barry Mault is a prominent member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers (IGKT). His main interest is in practical knots, although he also works with parachute cord, making small decorative items. Gillian Blease is a freelance illustrator based in London, UK. She studied Fine Art at the University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Clients include The British Council, Random House Publishing and BBC Worldwide. She is a weekly contributor to the The Guardian Newspaper.

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