The Everything Knots Book: Step-By-Step Instructions for Tying Any Knot

The Everything Knots Book: Step-By-Step Instructions for Tying Any Knot

by Randy Penn
The Everything Knots Book: Step-By-Step Instructions for Tying Any Knot

The Everything Knots Book: Step-By-Step Instructions for Tying Any Knot

by Randy Penn

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Overview

Simple instructions on how to tie over 100 useful and decorative knots

A well-tied knot is at once a practical tool and a work of art. With names like "hangman's noose" and "wagoneer's hitch," knots have a rich history of usefulness and an aesthetic appeal all their own.

From the boat to the backyard, The Everything Knots Book provides simple instructions on how to tie knots for any situation. Written by Randy Penn, a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers, this handy guide walks readers through the basics and offers myriad suggestions for creative uses of these knots.

Mr. Penn shows readers how to:
  • Choose the right rope and knot for the job
  • Tie knots safely and securely
  • Create decorative knots for clothing and accessories
  • Practice knot-tying through games and exercises

Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and clear illustrations, The Everything Knots Book makes learning this useful skill fun and easy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781593370329
Publisher: Adams Media
Publication date: 03/05/2004
Series: Everything� Series
Pages: 288
Sales rank: 1,114,182
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Randy Penn is the editor for Interknot, the quarterly newsletter for the North American Branch of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. He holds a master's degree in physics and has traveled through the United States and England studying the use and history of knots, rope, and ropemaking.

Table of Contents

Top Ten Reasons for Learning Knotsx
Acknowledgmentsxi
Introductionxiii
Chapter 1A Little History and Perspective1
Prehistoric Origins1
Historical Evidence3
Signs of Progress4
Beyond Basic Functions5
What's in a Name?6
Today and Tomorrow7
A Personal Perspective9
Chapter 2All about Ropes and Twine11
Basic Structure and Materials11
Twisted Ropes11
Braided and Plaited Ropes13
Natural Fiber Ropes15
Synthetic Ropes17
Choosing the Right Rope19
Chapter 3Learning to Tie Knots23
Book Learning23
Keeping It All Straight25
Tips for Tying27
Knots by Name30
Knotting Functions31
Knot-Tying Terms31
The Right Knot for Any Job36
Chapter 4Stopper Knots41
Stopping and More41
Multistrand Stopper Knots43
The Overhand Series44
Overhand Knot47
Slipped Overhand Knot48
Slipped Noose49
Figure Eight Knot50
Slipped Figure Eight Knot52
Stevedore Knot53
Double Overhand Knot54
Triple Overhand Knot55
Oysterman's Stopper57
Heaving Line Knot59
Monkey's Fist60
Wall Knot62
Crown Knot63
Matthew Walker Knot64
Back Splice66
Chapter 5Tying Bends69
Uses and Useful Tips69
Interlocking Overhand Bends72
Overhand Bend73
Water Knot74
Fisherman's Knot75
Double Fisherman's Knot76
Surgeon's Bend77
Backing Up Bend78
Sheet Bend79
Slipped Sheet Bend81
Double Sheet Bend82
Carrick Bend83
Hunter's Bend85
Ashley's Bend87
Zeppelin Bend89
Butterfly Bend91
Interlocking Overhand Bends93
Bowline Bend96
Chapter 6Tying Loops97
What's the Use for Loops?97
Loops by Type97
Overhand Loop99
Figure Eight Loop100
Bowline Loop101
Double Bowline105
Butterfly Loop106
Angler's Loop108
Directional Figure Eight110
Honda Knot112
Eye Splice114
Portuguese Bowline116
Triple Figure Eight118
Bowline in the Bight120
Triple Bowline122
Triple Crown Loop123
Slip Noose125
Double Overhand Noose126
Running Bowline127
Hangman's Noose128
Chapter 7Making Hitches129
Attaching Rope to an Object129
Leveraged Hitches and Slings130
Half Hitch132
Clove Hitch133
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches135
Cow Hitch137
Lobster Buoy Hitch139
Buntline Hitch140
Anchor Hitch141
Timber Hitch142
Rolling Hitch143
Tautline Hitch145
Guy Line Hitch147
Marlinespike Hitch149
Pile Hitch151
Icicle Hitch152
Trucker's Hitch154
Wagoner's Hitch156
Barrel Sling157
Barrel Hitch158
Chapter 8Knots That Bind159
Basic Applications159
Tying Binding Knots160
Reef Knot161
Slipped and Double Slipped Reef Knots163
Granny Knot164
Surgeon's Knot165
Constrictor Knot166
Boa Constrictor169
Loop and Hitches171
Butcher's Knot172
Chapter 9Knots for Lashing175
Lashing Bundles175
Lashing Poles176
Sheer Lashing177
Transom Knot179
Square Lashing180
Diagonal Lashing182
Parcel Tie184
Marling187
Chainstitch Lashing188
Chapter 10Decorative Knotting189
Tying Decorative Knots189
Three-Strand Braid191
Ocean Plait Braid193
Turk's Head196
Crown Sennit198
Rope Grommet200
Coxcombing202
Chapter 11Special-Purpose Knots205
For a Special Purpose205
By Activity or Pursuit207
Line to Reel or Spool211
Improved Clinch Knot212
Palomar Hook Knot213
Uni-Knot214
Double Uni-Knot215
Dropper Loop216
Cleat Hitch217
Buntline Hitch (Necktie)220
Chapter 12Protecting and Storing Rope223
Basic Rope Management223
Storing Rope in a Coil224
At Rope's Ends226
Figure-of-Eight Coil229
Gasket Coil231
Common Whipping233
West Country Whipping234
Seizing235
Chapter 13Teaching Knot Tying237
Be Prepared237
Consider the Presentation238
Teaching Knots in Their Context240
Loads of Fun Activities242
Games and Competitions243
Knotting Projects244
Chapter 14The Journey Continues247
Learn More in a Particular Area247
Beyond These Pages248
The Options Are Infinite253
Don't Be Afraid to Experiment254
A Number of Knots259
Testing Your Knot260
Appendix AGlossary of Terms261
Appendix BAdditional Resources265
Index267
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