The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots
(over 15,000 Copies Sold)
Skyhorse · Print & ebook · April 15, 2012
From the co-founder of the International Guide of Knot Tyers, comes an oversize, easy-to follow guide perfect for sailers, campers, fishermen, climbers, and everyone else who might want or need to tie a solid, useful knot This beautifully illustrated, full-color guide unties the mysteries of more than eighty knots.
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- Who it’s for
- Photographs, diagrams, and clear instructions cover knots for practical and decorative uses.
- Themes
- Practical knot-tying instruction, Knot lore
- Genres
- Knots & Macrame, Outdoor Skills, Fishing
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From the co-founder of the International Guide of Knot Tyers, comes an oversize, easy-to follow guide perfect for sailers, campers, fishermen, climbers, and everyone else who might want or need to tie a solid, useful knot This beautifully illustrated, full-color guide unties the mysteries of more than eighty knots.
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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!
Knots in Practice
Photographs, diagrams, and clear instructions cover knots for practical and decorative uses.
Come here for
- Instructions for fishing, boating, climbing, crafts, and household uses
- Sections on overhand knots, figure-of-eight knots, and bowlines
Expect
- Illustrations throughout
- Knot lore alongside practical instruction
Where it sits
| Knots & Macrame | 97% |
|---|---|
| Fishing | 34% |
| Outdoor Skills | 33% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Knots & Macrame
- Survival & Emergency Preparedness
- Camping
- Fishing
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- Mountaineering
- Outdoor Skills
- Authors
- Geoffrey Budworth
- Publisher
- Skyhorse
- Published
- April 15, 2012
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Practical knot-tying instruction · Knot lore
- Reading lane
- Knots & Macrame