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OverviewAll knots are useful, but many can also be very beautiful. Here, Lindsey Philpott, expert knot tyer, sets out to provide the most comprehensive, useful, and attractive book of decorative knots from around the world. Readers will learn the materials, methods, measurements, and tools needed to tie dozens of beautiful knots. Flat knots, round knots, square knots, covering knots-you name it, and this book has it. From braids to plaits to sinnets, here are step-by-step instructions accompanied by full-color photographs for the knot tyer's reference. Chapters include: Getting Started Purely Decorative Knots Netting and Woven Knots Turk's Head Knots Knob Knots And much more! Philpott provides a brief history of knotting, in addition to instructions and helpful images. Practical tips, like what materials not to use will advise beginners about the details of knot tying. Once you practice the knots illustrated in these pages, you can use the information to create your own individual style-and even some new knots! Handy reference book as well as a beautiful gift, this is an essential addition to every knot enthusiast's library. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lindsey PhilpottPublisher: Skyhorse Publishing Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing Edition: illustrated edition Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 22.60cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 1.907kg ISBN: 9781602392427ISBN 10: 1602392420 Pages: 640 Publication Date: 23 December 2010 Audience: General/trade , General , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor Information"Lindsey Philpott has been tying knots since the age of six. His father taught him to fish without rod, line, or hook by ""tickling"" trout in the Devon streams of his native England." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |