The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots: (Over 15,000 Copies Sold)

By Geoffrey Budworth

Book Overview

"Great illustration and step-by-step for learning new knots", "Fun for the kids to learn a life skill", "My kids are scouts and find this book very easy to understand and learn new knots from"

This beautifully illustrated, full-color guide unties the mysteries of more than eighty knots. Using clear photographs and diagrams, as well as straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions, any reader can master knots for fishing, boating, climbing, crafts, and household uses. Climbers will feel safer knowing they have tied the perfect Water or Tape knot. Home decorators will enjoy trying their hand at the beautiful and elaborate Chinese Cloverleaf. Fishermen will fight big fish with more confidence. Filled with fascinating knot lore, The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots is perfect for anyone wishing to learn advanced knotting techniques for any purpose at all. Featuring illustrations throughout, sections include:

Overhand knots
Figure of eight knots
Bowlines and sheet bends
Crossing knots
And other useful knots

Whether for practical use or just for fun, this is a great place to start knotting--so grab a piece of rope, sit back, and enjoy

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1616085606
• ISBN13: 9781616085605
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.9" x 10.9"