num_pages: 256
description: What Knot contains over 150 knots and splices which are illustrated in full color throughout accompanied by step-by-step instructions. When the knot involves two or more ropes different colors are used to clarify how the knot is actually constructed. This book book also includes helpful information on cordage types tools etc. together with a comprehensive glossary of terminology. Each chapter is organized by knot overhand knots half-knots and half hitches; figure of-eight knots; bowlines and sheet bends; crossing knots; wrap-and-tuck knots; and mavericks and mutations. Each knot has useful colored tabs on the page which indicate to what activities they can be applied such as Boating &amp; Sailing House &amp; Garden Outdoor Pursuits Caving &amp; Climbing and/or Crafts. Anyone can tie knots. Learn just one or two and you will be glad you bought this book. Learn ten and it could make a difference to your life. The ability to tie a few basic bends and bindings hitches loops and lashings is an invaluable skill. Knotting is a fundamental but fascinating process being an art craft science and philosophy all rolled into one.
language: English
title: What Knot?
publisher: Chartwell Books