IGKT on HMS Victory
Knot Tying on HMS Victory Every Wednesday in August the IGKT Solent Branch have a display and workshop on the Lower Gun Deck of HMS Victory. It is a very busy day for the … Continue reading →
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IGKT Solent Annual BBQ
Last night was a superb evening for a BBQ, there was warm glow from the setting sun over waters at Fareham, and the smell of the BBQ filled the air. Members and friends gathered for the annual BBQ. There was … Continue reading →
Knot Tyers at Armed Forces Day Portsmouth
Last weekend the IGKT – Solent Branch had a stall at the Armed Forces Day in Portsmouth Dockyard. I have to say that it was a very enjoyable event. It was a glorious day and there were a lot of … Continue reading →
Knotting Tools
I love my tools!!! So what tools do you need for knot tying? Well the simple answer is two………your hands. Eventually though you find yourself picking up something to poke, prod or pull the cord into the right position. Tools … Continue reading →
Granny Knot, Turks Head & Monkey Fist
Ashley’s Book of Knots Was My First Knotting Book During the sorting out of my father’s house I came across the Ashley Book of Knots, this used to belonged to Rory Bell. Rory was a very skilled decorative knot tyer. … Continue reading →
What Got Me Started in Knotting
How I Got into Knotting I thought that for my first post I would like to explain how I got into knotting. Many years ago (early 1960’s) my father was stationed in Aden. We would often go to the beach … Continue reading →