A clear introduction to the world of knots, from the practical to the decorative. Illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to master over 50 knots.
Step-by-step instructions to tying over 50 knots from the essential to the decorative. A practical guide for sailers, moutaineers and campers as well as those who would like to try their hand at more decorative knots.
| Introduction | ||
| Tying knots | 6 | |
| Knots and their uses | 8 | |
| Parts of a cord | 10 | |
| Stopper knots | ||
| Overhand Knot | 12 | |
| Double and Treble Overhand Knot | 16 | |
| Figure of Eight Knot | 22 | |
| Stevedore Knot | 25 | |
| Fixed loop knots | ||
| Overhand Loop | 31 | |
| Bowline | 34 | |
| Double Bowline | 40 | |
| Portuguese Bowline | 46 | |
| Figure of Eight Loop | 55 | |
| Hitches | ||
| Lark's Head Hitch | 65 | |
| Round Turn and Two Half Hitches | 69 | |
| Clove Hitch | 75 | |
| Constrictor Knot | 85 | |
| Timber Hitch and Killick Hitch | 89 | |
| Bends | ||
| Fisherman's Knot | 95 | |
| Sheet Bend and Double Sheet Bend | 99 | |
| Figure of Eight Bend | 103 | |
| Rigger's Bend | 108 | |
| Bloodknot | 113 | |
| Other useful knots | ||
| Sheepshank | 122 | |
| Transom Knot | 126 | |
| Jug Sling | 133 | |
| Sack Tie with draw loop | 139 | |
| Common Whipping | 142 | |
| Decorative knots | ||
| Square Knot | 143 | |
| True Lovers' Knot | 147 | |
| Chinese Button Knot | 151 | |
| Monkey's Fist | 158 | |
| Turk's Head | 169 | |
| Chain Sennit | 177 | |
| Plait Sennit | 182 | |
| Index | 192 |
Overview
A clear introduction to the world of knots, from the practical to the decorative. Illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to master over 50 knots.
Step-by-step instructions to tying over 50 knots from the essential to the decorative. A practical guide for sailers, moutaineers and campers as well as those who would like to try their hand at more decorative knots.