Knots Step by Step

Knots Step by Step
Author: Des Pawson
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Knots and splices
ISBN: 9781409383178

Lean how to tie over 100 knots with easy to follow step by step photographs. Includes knots for all purposes: general, sailing, fishing, camping , climbing and decorative use.

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropework

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropework
Author: Geoffrey Budworth
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2003
Genre: Knots and splices
ISBN: 9781843091387

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots and Ropework Step-by-Step instructions for over 200 different knots, bends, hitches, loops, plaits and whippings Clear photographs show in detail each stage of tying every knot Fascinating facts about the history and origins of knots, from the Neolithic Age when the reef knot, clove hitch and running noose were used, through to the most up-to-date knots and knotting techniques A clear and indispensable guide to the variety of cords and ropes: their breaking strengths, construction and application Each knot is clearly identified by category from angling to boating, caving to climbing, general purpose to outdoor pursuits.

The Useful Knots Book

The Useful Knots Book
Author: Sam Fury
Publisher: SF Nonfiction Books
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2016-06-21
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1925979032

Discover the Only Knots You'll Ever Need! The Useful Knots Book is a no-nonsense knot guide on how to tie the 25+ most practical rope knots. It comes with easy to follow instructions, pictures, and tips on when to best use each knot. Teach yourself knot tying today, because it's easy, fun, and useful. Get it now. The Ultimate Knots Guide * Explanations of common knots and ropes terms * Easy to follow instructions and clear pictures * Tips for proper rope care * Advice on how to choose right knot for the job * All the fundamental boy scout knots Learn the 5 Main Types of Knots and When to Use Them * Stopper Knots * Loops * Hitches * Bends * Lashing Discover all the Knots You Need ... in this complete knot tying visual guide. * From basic knots to more advanced ones * Climbing knots * Various bowline knots * Fishing knots * Boating knots * Knots for survival ... and more. Limited Time Only... Get your copy of The Useful Knots Book today and you will also receive: * Free SF Nonfiction Books new releases * Exclusive discount offers * Downloadable sample chapters * Bonus content … and more! Learn how to tie the only knots you'll ever need, because this book has the 25 most practical knots there are. Get it now.

Knot for Keeps

Knot for Keeps
Author: Sathya Saran
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2018-05-25
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 9352779126

What holds two people together for life, sometimes across continents? What drives them apart even as they share their lives under the same roof? What makes marriage the only socially acceptable goal of a relationship? Are women, and men, preferring other options to marriage these days? Why are more and more marriages failing? Is it to do with changing social norms or individual expectations? This anthology takes a hard look at marriage and tries to decode this age-old alliance.

The Pocket Guide to Essential Knots

The Pocket Guide to Essential Knots
Author: Peter Owen
Publisher: Skyhorse
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-03-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781510752221

21 Essential Knots for Everyday Use Indoors or Outdoors! This compact little reference book includes knots for a wide range of functions, from home to work, hobby to play activities. No knot-tying jargon is used, no baffling technical terms—just simple step-by-step instructions and outstandingly clear line drawings. It's the perfectly portable knot reference for anyone—scouts, sailors, hunters, anglers, gardeners, farmers, horse riders, you name it! Among the knots in this book are: Overhand knot Heaving line knot Reef knot Sheetbend Fisherman’s knot, Figure-of-eight loop Bowline Three-part crown Sheepshank Half-hitch Clove hitch, Constrictor knot Pile hitch Highwayman’s hitch Waggoner’s hitch Timber hitch Double-loop knot Uni-knot Blood knot Square lashing And more! Start learning these useful and practical knots today with The Pocket Guide to Essential Knots.

Knots:The Complete Visual Guide

Knots:The Complete Visual Guide
Author: Des Pawson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2012-03-19
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 075669860X

From camping to rock climbing, your safety depends on choosing and tying knots correctly. With this handy guide, you can tackle every task from DIY to tying fishing or sailing lines with complete confidence. Knots: The Complete Visual Guide presents the 100 most useful knots for sailing, fishing, camping, climbing, and decorative uses. It explains how to tie highwayman hitches, monkey fists, bowlines, and many other key knots. Its clear uncluttered images show you exactly what to do, taking you from the easiest overhand knot to the decorative Turk's head five-lead four-bight knot. This indispensable book identifies the knot you need. Are you climbing and depend on a failsafe knot? The figure-of-eight's distinctive shape makes it easy to check it has been tied correctly. A slipped-release is useful when you need to untie your knot quickly. And if you ever want to know if a knot has been untied, try the quirky "thief" knot - so-called because a thief will betray their presence by retying it incorrectly. You'll also learn the history behind the different types of knots and the fascinating stories behind how many of them came about. Knots: The Complete Visual Guide is the ideal book to have in hand for whenever a knot is needed.

The Ashley Book of Knots

The Ashley Book of Knots
Author: Clifford Warren Ashley
Publisher: Doubleday
Total Pages: 640
Release: 1944
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0385040253

Traces the history of knot tying and offers illustrated instructions for nearly four thousand different knots

The Pocket Guide to Outdoor Knots

The Pocket Guide to Outdoor Knots
Author: Geoffrey Budworth
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2020-02-18
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1510750452

The Pocket Guide to Outdoor Knots provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step diagrams and instructions for tying over eighty knots. Over 300 full-color illustrations and photographs guide the reader through the stages of tying each knot correctly. This beautifully illustrated, full-color guide unties the mysteries of dozens of knots. Using incredibly clear photographs and diagrams, as well as straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions, any reader can master knots for fishing, boating, camping, and climbing. Climbers will feel safer knowing they have tied the perfect Water or Tape knot. Fishermen will fight big fish with more confidence. There are overhand knots, figure eight knots, bowlines and sheet bends, crossing knots, and more. There is even fascinating "knot lore." 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!

Knots and Splices

Knots and Splices
Author: Steve Judkins
Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1998
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781574090123

Even those who have difficulty tying their shoes will be able to tie Turk's heads when they follow the clear illlustrations and concise instructions given in this new book. Dozens of the most frequently used knots have been selected and explained, including reef knots, sheet bends, figure eights and more. Each knot's strengths and weaknesses are discussed and the reader will gain the important ability to select the right knot for the right situation.

My First Book of Knots

My First Book of Knots
Author: Berndt Sundsten
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2009-06-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1626369798

Create memories and embark on the journey of knot tying together. Learn how to tie knots you can use in fishing, camping, ranching, farming, and more. What is more memorable than a child first learning to tie his shoes? Or wrapping his first Christmas presents? Knots aren't easy to learn, but they are very helpful—whether you are five years old, ten years old, or even fifty years old. Here is a children's picture book that will help parent and child learn together by simplifying the craft and bringing the reader into the world of knots through beautiful, detailed illustrations. My First Book of Knots is a landmark gift that will impact children (and craft-loving adults) with hours of fun and a lifetime of skills. You'll learn how Santa Claus ties up his sack full of presents and how to tie a knot that will make it easy to carry heavy objects. Every step of each knot is drawn out for you and includes clearly written instructions. After you read this book, you can save the day with a square knot and wow your friends with a double figure eight bend.