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Des Pawson's Knot Craft and Rope Mats

60 Ropework Projects Including 20 Mat Designs

Author:	Des Pawson
Edition:	2016
Format:	Paperback
Size:	210 x 210 mm

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Traditional Ropework from the Master of Knots

A full-colour guide from Des Pawson featuring practical rope crafts and decorative mats – complete with history, how-to tips and creative inspiration.

Des Pawson's Knot Craft and Rope Mats: 60 Ropework Projects Including 20 Mat Designs is an expanded, full-colour collection of personal ropecraft recipes from one of the world’s leading knot experts. Combining updated material from Des Pawson's Knot Craft with 20 new and brilliant mat designs, this volume is both a reference and an inspiration.

Readers will learn how to make 60 different ropework projects, including mats, bellropes, key fobs, fenders and doorstops. With fascinating titbits of nautical history woven throughout, Des provides step-by-step instructions, advice on materials and measurements, and clear illustrations to guide readers of all abilities through the craft. Like a well-loved recipe book, this is a manual you’ll return to time and again.

As Des says, this is “the book that makes all other knot books work”.

About the Author

Des Pawson has a worldwide reputation as a rope worker, teaching and demonstrating his skills at boat shows, festivals, museums and galleries at home and abroad. In 1982 he co-founded the International Guild of Knot Tyers, and in 1996 he opened The Museum of Knots and Sailors' Ropework. In 2007 he was awarded an MBE for his services to the knot and rope industry.

Praise for Des Pawson's Knot Craft and Rope Mats

“In addition to the helpful how-to guidance that's appropriate for all skill levels, we really liked that the ropework recipes are also peppered with tidbits of nautical history.”
– Practical Sailor (US)

“When it comes to personal ropecraft, Des Pawson is the master.”
– Yachting Times

“The book is an entertainment in itself, with fascinating titbits of nautical history interspersed between pages of factual guidance for 60 different ropework projects, including mats, bellropes, key fobs, fenders and doorstops.”
– Craft & Design

“A beautiful book, richly illustrated and inspirational.”
– Classic Sailor