The Knots Handbook: Over 45 Easy-to-Learn, Practical Knots

by Barry Mault, Gillian Blease (Illustrator)

Overview

This entertaining, easy-to-follow, and eminently practical book will equip readers with knotting skills to last a lifetime.

This full-color 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+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Explorer Handbooks series brings together handy illustrated field guides that will empower young adventures to explore the great outdoors, with topics including knots, astronomy and fossil hunting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781839404993
Publisher:	Arcturus Publishing Limited
Publication date:	06/15/2021
Series:	Arcturus Explorer Handbooks , #1
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Introducing Knots 4

Chapter 1 Basic Knots & Bends

Overhand Knot 6

Figure 8 Knot 7

Ashley's Stopper Knot 8

Albright Knot 10

Carrick Bend 11

Fisherman's Knot 14

Hunter's Bend 16

Sheet Bend 18

Lapp Knot 20

Water Knot 21

Zeppelin Bend 22

Chapter 2 Hitches

Half Hitch 26

Round Turn & Two Half Hitches 27

Anchor Hitch 28

Becket Hitch 30

Blake's Hitch 32

Buntline Hitch 34

Clove Hitch 36

Cow Hitch 38

Draw Hitch 40

Gnat Hitch 42

Ground Line Hitch 44

Pipe Hitch 45

Knute Hitch 46

Marlinspike Hitch 48

Pile Hitch and Double Pile Hitch 50

Prusik Knot 52

Rolling Hitch 54

Tensionless Hitch 56

Timber Hitch 58

Chapter 3 Loops, Knots & Nooses

Overhand Loop 60

Figure 8 Loop 62

Angler's Loop 64

Common Bowline 66

Scott's Lock 68

Double Bowline 70

Water Bowline 72

Bowstring Knot 74

Butterfly Loop 76

Eskimo Bowline 78

Farmer's Loop 80

Poacher's Noose 82

Chapter 4 Binding Knots

Constrictor Knot 84

Gleipnir 88

Pole Lashing 90

Strangle Knot 92

Reef Knot 94

Glossary 95

Index 96