Complete Book of Decorative Knots

Over eighty ornamental and useful knots with easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations. All knots serve useful purposes, but many of the more complicated ones also create appealing shapes and interwoven textures. "The Complete Book of Decorative Knots" contains easy-to-follow, expert instructions on how to tie over eighty knots, ranging from the simple to the elaborate.

The book is divided into five sections of different knots lanyard knots, button knots and globe knots, Turk's heads, mats and hitching, and chains and plaits. Every section contains background information on the history, lore, and accreditation of the knots featured. Color illustrations guide you step-by-step through the stages of tying each knot. The knots featured are not only attractive, but they have a wide variety of practical uses, such as for hammocks, doormats, and bellpulls. A useful glossary explains the terms and techniques used in the world of rope and knot tying.

Author: Geoffrey Budworth
Publisher: Lyons Press
Published: 09/01/1998
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.10w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781558217911
ISBN10: 1558217916
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- Crafts & Hobbies | Reference