This wonderfully appealing and practical gift book features step-by-step instructions on how to tie over 50 knots and when and where to use them. The beautiful two colour illustrations and clear instructions quickly teach you how to tie classic knots, such as the Reef Knot and Bowline, through to more specialist knots such as the Alpine Butterfly and the Taut Line Hitch. The knots are clearly organised for safe application across a range of activities including sailing, climbing, fishing, camping or for decoration. The useful introduction and reference section tells you all you need to know about knot work; including an explanation of the key terms, recommended techniques and a complexity rating for tying each knot. So, if you want to make a rope ladder with your kids, sail the oceans, be safe climbing in the mountains or make a True Lovers knot then this book has every knot you should know how to tie, plus many more. The perfect gift for craftsmen and women alike and the adventurer in all of us. Featuring an exclusive foreword from Tim Treloar of TT Adventures, co-presenter of the BAFTA-winning Survival School with Bear Grylls.

String art has long been a unique way for creative people to make innovative patterns and decorations; The String Art Dot-to-Dot Book takes this to a new level. The book provides step-by-step instructions for you to complete 10 projects, as well as the card templates that form the backboard of each of the works of art. Dot-by-dot, ever more complex patterns and designs slowly appear; there are hours of threading fun to be had with incredible masterpieces as the ultimate prize. Contents: The 64-page book contains intricate step-by-step for each project that include illustrations for each step, as well as advice on how to take your string art exploration further. The book comes with 10 perforated sheets of coloured cards with marked dots to use as the board for the projects. Projects include: Daisy, Day of the Dead Sugar Skull, Eiffel Tower, French Bulldog, Geometric Design, Owl, Parrot, Pineapple, Succulent, Unicorn.

Macrame at Home is the easy way for anyone to add an earthy, boho vibe to their homes with 20 gorgeous decor projects, including a variety of wall hangings, unique plant hangers, a rug, hanging light, pillow, floor pouf and more. An ancient fiber art, macrame utilizes knots and cotton rope in intricate patterns. Many people remember macrame's widespread popularity in the 70s, and with the "back to nature" movement, it's made a modern-day comeback among young people. Cotton-corded macrame planters and wall hangings can be found in Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, West Elm and Etsy shops. Now you can make you own decor at the same quality level as these high-end retailers but with a unique artisanal flair, thanks to Natalie Ranae's stunning creations shared in this book. With beginner-friendly step-by-step projects and a helpful guide to common macrame knots, anyone can pick up this craft and get impressive results from their first project. A huge appeal of macrame is how easy it is to get a variety of different looks with a few basic techniques, so each of the 20 impressive designs features a variation at the end, giving readers endless inspiration to adapt the projects in new ways. Readers will be amazed at how easy it is to create stunning works of art that add a special touch to their home decor. This book has 40 macrame designs, including 20 illustrated step-by-step tutorials each with a variation option.