A sailor’s Ditty Bag is a small personal bag or pouch used by sailors to carry their personal belongings and essential items while aboard a ship. It is a traditional and practical accessory that has been used by sailors for … Continue reading →
This is not a how to, I just wanted to show photos of my ditty bag that I made years ago. Making a Ditty Bag Making a Canvas Ditty Bag is a very personal thing. You may find that over … Continue reading →
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 →
How to Make 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 … Continue reading →
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 →
Selection of Bell Ropes Quite often, once you have learnt to tie a few decorative knots, you start to think that you might like to put those knots together and make your own bell rope. This post is not about … Continue reading →
There are often times when we want to cover an object with a long and decorative knot. So I thought I would put together in one post, a selection of knots that are worth considering. I am sure that when … Continue reading →
Featuring Knotwork by Howard Kanare The Decorative Ditty Bag I have to say that I do love a ditty bag, they are often great works of art, and show off a knotter’s skill set. Here we can see a wonderful … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Manrope Knot Firstly, you will need to unravel the three strand rope, far enough back to be able to tie the Manrope Knot. It will help you to then to tie up the rope with bit … Continue reading →
Featuring Knotwork by Sue Pennison I thought it would be a good idea to occasionally feature knotters from around the world, who have visually impressed me. I find it is good to see other peoples work, so that you can … Continue reading →
What is the 6 Knot Challenge Also known as the Surrey Six Knot Challenge, the idea is that 6 basic knots are tied against the clock. Not only is it a fun little game to play, but it also teaches … Continue reading →
What is Puddening In simple terms when creating decorative knot work, Puddening is a way of filling or bulking out a section of rope to either, increase the cores diameter and or to smooth out any imperfections along the length … Continue reading →
How to Tie Zig Zag Hitching Covering Knot The zigzag hitch or the Zig Zag hitch is mentioned in Ashley’s Book of Knots #3610. This particular knot comes under the same category as Ringbolt Hitching. Initially these types of hitching … Continue reading →
How to Tie a Multi Strand Diamond Knot This is a relatively easy Diamond Knot to tie. I think the thing that I really like about this particular Diamond Knot is that it is not often seen. A Multi Strand … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Diamond Sennit Knot Diamond Sennit Knot with 6 strands looks a little like the Matthew Walker knot, but has the addition of a nice little crown on top. Really quite an easy decorative knot to tie. … Continue reading →
Making a Chest Becket Making a Chest Becket is another beautiful way of showing off your decorative ropework skills! Often making a Ditty Bag is a good way of showing off your … Continue reading →
Knotting Knives for Sale: For further reading about the knives that I use take a look at Knotting Tools Myerchin Marlin Spike for Sale Whipping Twine for Sale: Tarred Line for Sale: I can personally recommend that Tarred Line Below. … Continue reading →
Decorative Knotting Projects If you want to make some decorative knotting projects, then I would personally recommend the Book by Des Pawson – Knotcraft and Rope Mats that can be found in the Books … Continue reading →
I have put together a short video on knotting tools, actually it’s really a delve into my ditty bags and see what tools I have. If you are looking for a post that deals with all knotting tools then I … Continue reading →
The International Guild of Knot Tyers were invited to display and teach knotting skills at Waterfest Weymouth. What a fantastic couple of days it was too. This is one of those events where there is so much to see and … Continue reading →
