The Big Book of Knots

A practical and fun-filled compendium of over 300 knots and splices for every occasion and knotting need, from camping, sailing, climbing, archery and DIY to cooking, clothes, splicing and decorative projects.

This big and fantastically varied knot guide will help you in any situation where a knot is needed, whether you're in the countryside, at sea, on the summits, in the city, or even at home in the kitchen.

With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, this handbook first teaches you how to master all the essential knots, and then you can move on to tackle more complex and fascinating projects in 13 wide-ranging areas, including fishing, games, sport, kite flying and music. The decorative knots section will introduce you, among other things, to macramé, braids and scoubidous.

Perfect for beginners and seasoned knot tyers alike, this guide will help you to tie the perfect knot for every circumstance and it is set to become your companion to knotting.

About the Author

Graham MacLachlan is an expert knot tyer and the founding president of the French branch of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. He regularly organises conferences and workshops on knots.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• 1. Basic knots
• 2. Archery
• 3. DIY
• 4. Camping
• 5. Outdoors
• 6. Decorative
• 7. Splicing
• 8. Climbing
• 9. Farming
• 10. Nets
• 11. Fishing
• 12. Clothing
• 13. Sailing
• 14. Hobbies
• Index