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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
All knots serve useful purposes, but many of the more complicated
ones also create appealing shapes and interwoven textures. Knot
tying is not just for those interested in sailing and other outdoor
pursuits; many people find it as absorbing as solving a crossword
puzzle or reading a good book. The Complete Book of Decorative
Knots contains easy-to-follow expert instruction in how to tie over
80 elaborate knots, ranging form the simple to the more complex.The
book is divided into five sections of different elaborate 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. As well as being attractive, the knots
featured have a wide variety of practical uses, such as for
hammocks, door mats and bell pulls. A useful glossary explains the
terms and techniques used in the world of rope and knot tying.An
invaluable source book for both the novice knot tyer and those
wishing to expand their expertise, this is the ideal reference for
those who wish to pursue this pleasurable craft. (7 3/4 X 10 1/4,
160 pages, photos, color illustrations, charts, icons)
Knots have been around for thousands of years – even Neolithic
man tied the reef knot, clove hitch and running noose. There are
several thousand knots in existence and an almost infinite number
of variations. This reference manual and practical handbook
presents over 200 of the most essential knots. All the key knot
types are covered, including bends, hitches, bindings, loops, mats,
plaits, rings and slings. You will find familiar knots, such as the
simple overhand or thumb knot, and more challenging knots such as
the seizing bend, boom hitch, Chinese button knot and variations of
the square Turk’s head. Each set of instructions is accompanied
by photographs taking you through every step of tying the knot.
Includes a clear guide to the variety of cords and ropes; their
breaking strengths, construction and application. Each one is
clearly identified by its category of use: angling and fishing;
boating and sailing; caving and climbing; and general purpose and
outdoor pursuits, with easy-reference symbols denoting each
knot’s use at the top of each page. Whether you are an eager
beginner or a lifelong devotee of knot-tying, this will prove an
absorbing and indispensable guide.
Learn how to apply the right knot in any situation - secure and
strong enough for the job. Such skill can be essential to the
safety and enjoyment of leisure pursuits, such as climbing, sailing
and fishing. In rescue, life can depend on it. Here Geoffrey
Budworth has selected over 100 of the best knots from his
lifetime's experience of knots.
This is a practical visual guide to tying 101 knots, bends, hitches
and loops shown on 52 sturdy, laminated cards contained within a
special presentation tin box. It features over 500 practical
photographs that clearly illustrate each stage of knot tying
step-by-step. It features bends, hitches, knots, bindings, loops,
mats, plaits, rings and slings, with knots for every kind of use -
general purpose, angling and fishing, boating and sailing, caving
and climbing, and outdoor pursuits. It includes all the classic
knots such as The Rolling Hitch, The Sheet Bend and The Four Stand
Braid. The individual cards allow easy, hands-free reference
enabling you to practice your tying techniques without the
distraction of holding a book or turning pages. There are several
thousand knots in existence and an infinite number of variations of
them. In this card deck, 101 carefully chosen knots are explained
and illustrated in step-by-step detail. Some are simple and some
are complicated, to challenge those new to knot-tying and to teach
experienced knotters new skills. Categorized for ease of reference
depending on their general purpose, all the key knots are covered.
Over 500 photographs show every knot in detail to guarantee
successful results. Whether you are an eager beginner or
experienced knotter, this card deck will prove an indispensable
guide.
Learn to apply the right knot for any situation a guide for the
home, backpack, or boat. The fundamental skill of tying knots is
useful in countless situations, both indoors and out. The Little
Book of Incredibly Useful Knots teaches you which knot to choose
and exactly how to tie it, whether you're constructing a trout fly,
repairing a hammock, mooring a boat, securing a load to a car roof
rack, or engaging in a rescue or survival situation. Compiled and
written by two experts on the subject, this is an invaluable manual
that explains through clear line diagrams and step-by-step
descriptions how to tie more than two hundred practical knots,
grouped by construction and tying method. Every entry contains a
brief introduction to the history and development of the knot, its
alternative names, and information on its uses and special
features. Types of knots detailed include: Wagoner's hitch
Englishman's loop Scaffold knot Cordelette anchor Trident loop
Lobster buoy hitch The book also contains a comprehensive glossary
of terms to guide you through the complexities of different rope
types. It helps you choose the right rope for every task. Skyhorse
Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for
fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly
fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing,
and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle,
techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing
for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more.
While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times
bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing
books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers
and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Constructed on 90 acres of land donated by Lord Wimborne for the
express purpose of building a People's Park, Poole Park has catered
for the town's residents through the decades with a variety of
features, including a freshwater lake and duck pond, timbered tea
house, cricket pavilion, bandstand, bowling greens, tennis courts
and even a zoo (which closed in 1994), as well as 30 acres of
grassland, shrubs, flowerbeds and trees. Motor speed trials were
held within the park during the 1930s, however this ceased when a
German Luftwaffe plane bombed the lake's rustic bridge during the
Second World War (fortunately no one was killed and a replacement
bridge now carries a miniature diesel railway over the lake), while
the tennis courts were turned into allotments to aid the
government's Dig for Victory campaign. An important feature of the
book is a walking tour, which reveals the history of the park
through its existing notable features.
A beautifully illustrated full-color guide to knots for home, camp,
and the outdoors.
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