Knot books and kits

Book - Knotcraft Ref: 1501
by Allan & Paulette Macfarlan.

Subtitled- The Practical and Entertaining Art of Tying Knots. Instructions and illustrations for tying many knots, hitches, splices etc. In addition to discussing the practical side of knot tying, they also cover the entertaining end of the craft. Knots and ropes in history and literature, knot mystery and magic in ancient and contemporary times, and games, tricks and stunts with ropes and knots.

Soft back. 186 pages. 5½" x 8½" approx. Black & white illustrations.
Price: £6.75

Book - Des Pawson's Knot Craft Ref: 763
Not only does this book show you how to tie knots, but it also gives step by step instructions on how to make various items, including key fobs, bell pulls, lanyards, small mats and fenders. There are 28 projects in the book.

Soft back. 96 pages. 5½" x 8½" approx. Illustrated with black & white drawings.
Price: £9.75

Book - Knots Ref: 1679
by Gordon Perry.

This is a comprehensive guide to knots, splicing and decorative ropework. Over 100 knots are featured, then a section on splicing and finally ends with a taste of macrame and decorative knots.

The introductory chapter on rope and other materials and equipment details everything you need to know to begin knotting.

Firm back. 319 pages. 5¼" x 7" approx. Colour illustrations. Original price £9.99p.
Price: £6.99

Book - Complete Book of Knots Ref: 1680
by Geoffrey Budworth.

This book provides easy to follow instructions for selecting and tying more than 100 of the most useful knots. There are separate sections for boating and sailing, outdoor pursuits, caving and climbing, angling and the home.

The book also contains a comprehensive glossary of terms to guide you through the complexities of different rope types.

Hard back. 160 pages. 8" x 10¾" approx. Colour illustrations. Published price - £14.99p
Price: £7.99

Book - Knots & Ropework Ref: 1500
by Eric C. Fry.

95 knots, hitches, plaits, bends, splices and ropework mats in step-by-step photographs. Many uses given for each knot.

Soft back. 166 pages. 6¾" x 9¾" approx. Black & white photos. 2004.
Price: £12.60

Book - Knot Know How Ref: 719
by Steve Judkins & Tim Davison.

This full-colour book covers knots, splices and whippings. It begins with the 10 knots that everyone should know. The other knots are grouped by use, ie, tying a rope to an object, tying two ropes together, loops, stopper knots, fishing knots etc.

Each stage of each knot is illustrated and its uses, strong points and weak points are highlighted.

Hard back. 128 pages. 7" x 4¾" approx. Illustrated with coloured drawings.
Price: £8.75

Knot Pack Ref: 720
A boxed set comprising the above Knot Know How book, a CD giving video clips of tying the 10 most useful knots, with the author's voiceover, making an eyesplice and a sailmaker's whipping, and two peices of differently coloured rope to try out the various knots.
Price: £19.50