Creative Ropecraft: A Treasure Trove of Knots, Hitches, Bends, Plaits and Netting

by Stuart Grainger, Des Pawson (Foreword by)

Overview

Creative Ropecraft is a treasure trove of knots, hitches, bends, plaits and netting. 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 how 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. Once picked up, it is hard to put this wonderful book down.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493062027
Publisher:	Globe Pequot Publishing
Publication date:	12/30/2021
Edition description:	5th Edition
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Preface to the fourth edition
Introduction
Chapter 1: Cordage characteristics - standard knots
Chapter 2: Bindings, multi-strand knots and splices
Chapter 3: Single strand fancy knots
Chapter 4: Plaits and sennits of up to six strands
Chapter 5: Multi-strand combination knots
Chapter 6: Covering and netting
Chapter 7: Ropecraft design
Chapter 8: Practical projects
Conclusion and bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

If you'd like to get all tied up in knots, literally, here's the book for you. This forth edition covers the basics, and then goes into the more complicated and decorative knots. 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.— Latitudes & Attitudes

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