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IGKT at Waterfest in Weymouth

Posted on 10/09/2014 by KnotterNovember 13, 2014

First Ever Weymouth Waterfest The International Guild of Knot Tyers were luck enough to be invited to have a display at the Weymouth Waterfest 2014. The event took place over the weekend and the weather was glorious for the occasion. … Continue reading →

Current Archaeology Features IGKT

Posted on 04/09/2014 by KnotterFebruary 29, 2016

“Hot off the press” Current Archaeology features the International Guild of Knot Tyers. Sorry my pride took over for a second we were not so much featured but we did get a full page spread at the very back of … Continue reading →

Ditty Bag Making the Handle for Leather

Posted on 27/08/2014 by KnotterDecember 2, 2018

I think the hardest thing about making the handle of the ditty bag is to make it different. I have done a number of rope handles for ditty bags and they all look fairly similar. So this time I decided … Continue reading →

Knotting for the Film Industry

Posted on 01/08/2014 by KnotterSeptember 10, 2014

From the title you will think that I have made it to the big time, a prop from Master and Commander or Pirates of the Caribbean maybe? Well sadly not, however this short film does include a hangman’s noose that … Continue reading →

Ditty Bag Leather Making A PT 1

Posted on 31/07/2014 by KnotterOctober 31, 2018

Making a Ditty Bag This blog post is dedicated to Blake my chocolate Labrador, who sadly passed away unexpectedly on the 22/07/2014 during the making of my Leather Ditty Bag. Blake would lay next to me outside; he would absorb … Continue reading →

Handbag

Posted on 23/07/2014 by WhiskersJuly 23, 2014

Inspired by items seen at the AGM in Chatham my wife strongly hinted that she would like something similar. The result is in the photo. What surprised me was the quantity of cord used, 85m of 3mm to make a bag 15cm square by 3cm deep plus the strap.

Bell Rope Making the Tarred

Posted on 30/06/2014 by KnotterNovember 4, 2020

Making a Bell Rope (Tarred Line) After I made my first bell rope (Making a Bell Rope) I felt very pleased with what I had produced. I made the mistake of thinking to myself, OK have made a bell rope … Continue reading →

IGKT AGM New Presidents Speech

Posted on 16/05/2014 by KnotterMay 16, 2014

For those of you who were not able to attend the International Guild of Knot Tyers Annual General Meeting, here is an outline of the speech given by the incoming President; Antoine Leroy Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear friends, I have … Continue reading →

IGKT AGM in Chatham Dockyard

Posted on 13/05/2014 by KnotterSeptember 12, 2014

When something is called an Annual General Meeting (AGM), you get the feeling that boredom will cover you like veil if you attend. Well, I have attended a couple of IGKT AGM’s now and they are far from boring. An … Continue reading →

Kringle Mat Making a

Posted on 06/05/2014 by KnotterApril 18, 2017

Over the weekend I had a bit of time on my hands, and I came across some length of cord that I had laying about. So I thought why not make a colourful Kringle mat out of it. Des Pawson’s … Continue reading →

Decorative Knife Lanyard Making

Posted on 26/04/2014 by KnotterNovember 22, 2018

I do rather like this particular lanyard because it incorporates a number of different skills, it can also easily be wrapped around the wrist or through a belt. This particular style of lanyard comes from Toss The Rigging Handbook. Toss … Continue reading →

Bell-Rope For An Old Four Masted Barque Making A

Posted on 12/04/2014 by KnotterApril 18, 2017

Here we have an example of a bell rope made for the An Old Four Masted Barque by Ken Yalden. In this particular case the rope is made from 4mm 3 strand polished hemp. Starting at the top and working down, … Continue reading →

Learning Kumihimo at the IGKT Branch Meeting

Posted on 09/04/2014 by KnotterApril 9, 2014

Kumihimo Last night at the Solent Branch of the IGKT we were treated to Kumihimo; this is a form of braid making originating in Japan. The actual word in Japanese means “gathered threads” For more detailed information on Kumihimo Originall … Continue reading →

Ocean Plait Mat Making an

Posted on 24/03/2014 by KnotterDecember 12, 2019

I recently purchase 20 meters by 3/4 inch of used rope off eBay. It originally came form a crabbing boat off Brixham in Devon. The rope has obviously spent many years in all types of weather. As a result of … Continue reading →

Fender Keyring Making a

Posted on 04/03/2014 by KnotterNovember 22, 2018

Making a Fender Key Ring or Fob Sometimes it is nice to do something fairly simple and quick, they also make a nice little gift for someone. In this particular case I used some blue colour line, well I actually … Continue reading →

Monkey Fist Doorstop

Posted on 03/03/2014 by KnotterMarch 3, 2014

Here is a quick present that I created over the weekend for someone. They wanted a large monkey fist to keep one of their doors ajar. When I created this one I decided that it should have a long loop … Continue reading →

Ditty Bag Making a

Posted on 19/02/2014 by KnotterDecember 2, 2018

Ditty Bag Noun: a small bag used especially by sailors to hold sewing implements, toiletries, etc. These days the ditty bag is very common among knot tyers for keeping their tools and cordage in. Origin: 1855–60; of obscure origin I … Continue reading →

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