Featuring Knotwork by Sharron Taylor What is not to love about Sharron’s work? Not only does she create some wonderful decorative knotwork, but much of her work is salved from the sea! In general when we create decorative knotwork it … Continue reading →
Some Knotting Books worth Getting I have over time purchased a number of different knotting books, so I thought I would give you a list of a few knotting books that you too may want to consider getting. I am … Continue reading →
How to Make a Rope Thump Mat In this little tutorial you will learn how to make a traditional sailors thump mat. Originally the thump mat was used on sailing ships to protect the wooden decks of the ship from … Continue reading →
What Does Bights Leads and Passes Refer to on a Turk’s Head? When you tie a Turks head, you are whether you know it or not creating Bights, Leads and Passes. When you first start out tying a Turks head, … Continue reading →
Who is Des Pawson? Des Pawson stands as a global authority on knots and sailors’ ropework. Renowned as a researcher and historian, he’s authored numerous books and papers. Having operated the successful business, Footrope Knots, alongside his wife Liz, Des, … Continue reading →
How to Make an Ocean Plait Mat Ocean Plait Mat – A great way of protecting your deck or if you just want a decorative mat and if using smaller cord this makes a great coaster. The actual way of … Continue reading →
How to Make a Rope Mat I have to say that making a rope mat, has to be one of my top things to make. The process is good for the brain and fingers, it makes you think and ensure … Continue reading →
Turks Head Rope Mat The Thump Mat is not only decorative but also practical. On-board ships it was used to protect the decks in areas of heavy work and to deaden sound if something was dropped on the deck. Smaller … Continue reading →
How to Make a Kringle Mat 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 … Continue reading →
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 →
