Knots & Ropework

This book shows you how to make various different types of fender. Not only that, it shows the knots that are used and also tell you how much cordage you need to make a particular sort and size of fender. A very practical guide.

Author : Colin Jones

Binding : Wirebound

This book is a wonderful collection of 'recipes' for making useful and attractive items from rope. Expanded for this edition with seven inspiring new items, the 35 projects range from key fobs, belts and napkin rings to binocular straps, bell ropes and fenders.

Each project provides step-by-step instructions with clear diagrams, exact material, size and length, as well as the different knots involved. There is also a 'Tips of the Trade' section presenting some handy tools and helpful advice for working with rope.

Soft back. 112 pages. 13.9cms x 21.6cms approx. Illustrated with black & white drawings.

This beautifully-produced compendium gives you a knot challenge for every day of the year.

It includes: essential knots, bends and hitches; craft projects such as keyrings, belts, and plant hangers; magic tricks and escapology knots; and fashion knots for your tie or shoelaces.

There are hundreds to choose from, all colour coded by use and guided by step-by-step colour photographs and illustrations. You can work through the book from start to finish, gradually building on your knowledge as you go, or alternatively dip in and out for your daily knotting fix.

368 pages, softback.

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. 17.5cms x 12.1cms approx. Illustrated with coloured drawings.

by Des Pawson.

This isn't a book as such, but a deck of cards, each dealing with a particular knot, so no problems trying to hold a book open whilst struggling to learn a new knot.

Over 30 knots are featured for boating, fishing, camping, climbing and decorative use.

Each card measures 9.5cmc x 14cms approx, and all held in a sturdy box.

The Art Of Decorative Ropework - Unleash your imagination and make incredible things with this 94 minute DVD that includes 23 step by step demonstrations.