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Bell Ropes

Posted on 22/07/2023 by Knotter22/07/2023
Ships Bell Polished

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 →

Posted in Bell Ropes, Decorative Knots | Tagged Covering Knots, IGKT, Matthew Walker Knot, Star Knot, Turks Head

Decorative Covering Knots

Posted on 09/06/2023 by Knotter01/12/2023
Hacking Knife Conversion

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 →

Posted in Decorative Knots | Tagged Covering Knots, IGKT, Turks Head, Whipping

Ditty Bag Collection

Posted on 02/06/2023 by Knotter02/06/2023
Ditty Bag Front

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 →

Posted in Ditty Bags | Tagged Canvas Work, Covering Knots, Diamond Knot, IGKT, Lanyard, Matthew Walker Knot, Monkey's Fist, Star Knot, Turks Head, Whipping

Halter Hitch

Posted on 31/05/2023 by Knotter01/06/2023
How to Tie the Halter HItch

The Halter Hitch is basically a form of overhand noose, with an overhand knot that is slipped. This makes this particular knot very well suited as a general purpose knot for tethering animals. It also has the advantage that no … Continue reading →

Posted in Practical Knots | Tagged Bushcraft Knots, Hitches, IGKT, Loop Knots, Noose Knots

Coachwhipping Tutorial

Posted on 27/05/2023 by Knotter30/10/2023
Coachwhipping Tutorial

Coachwhipping is a term that can have different meanings depending on the context. The most common usage refers to a traditional craft or decorative technique involving the weaving or braiding of narrow strips of leather, fabric or cordage around a … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorative Knots | Tagged Covering Knots, IGKT, Turks Head

Wine Cork Rope Fender

Posted on 12/05/2023 by Knotter26/05/2023
Making a Rope Fender Keyring

We would like to thank André van der Salm, for allowing us to share his invaluable tutorial on making a miniature wine cork fender. In this tutorial you will how to turn a simple wine bottle cork into a rather … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorative Knots | Tagged Covering Knots, IGKT, Knotting Tools, Rope Fender

Make Your Own Turks Head Tool

Posted on 24/03/2023 by Knotter01/12/2023
Turks Head How to Tie

How to Make a Turks Head Tool OK, I will admit that this is not a step by step guide on how to make a Turks Head Tool or Turks Head Jig. What I will show you, are the dimensions … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorative Knots | Tagged Covering Knots, IGKT, Turks Head

Toolmaker Svartsmen

Posted on 24/02/2023 by Knotter26/05/2023
Marlin Spike

Featuring the Work of Toolmaker Svartsmen Every so often, you come across some work that just blows you away! How can the humble Marlin Spike be made any better? Well, I just wanted to show you some work by Svartsmen, … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Knotter | Tagged IGKT, Knotting Tools

Knotter Howard Kanare

Posted on 20/02/2023 by Knotter26/05/2023
Ditty Bag

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 →

Posted in Decorative Knots, Ditty Bags, Featured Knotter | Tagged Canvas Work, Covering Knots, Diamond Knot, IGKT, Lanyard, Splicing Rope, Turks Head

Manrope Knot

Posted on 17/02/2023 by Knotter26/05/2023
Manrope Knot

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 →

Posted in Decorative Knots, Practical Knots | Tagged Diamond Knot, IGKT, Stopper Knot

Knotter Sharron Taylor

Posted on 13/02/2023 by Knotter26/05/2023
Pedestal Mat

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 →

Posted in Decorative Knots, Featured Knotter, Rope Mat | Tagged IGKT, Lanyard, Plaits and Sennits, Rope Mats

Eye Splice Rope

Posted on 07/02/2023 by Knotter26/05/2023
Eye Splice

Sailor’s Eye Splice Ashley’s Book of Knots The Eye Splice is listed in Ashley’s Book of Knots 2725 for your reference. Firstly you will need to separate the three strands of your rope, you want to have the three strands … Continue reading →

Posted in Practical Knots | Tagged Bushcraft Knots, IGKT, Splicing Rope

Knotter Armando Tasso

Posted on 06/02/2023 by Knotter26/05/2023
Needle Case AT

Featuring Knotwork by Armando Tasso Well we all know that Italy is famous for the beautifully designed Ducati and Ferrari, let me introduce to you featured knotter, Armando, who’s knotwork also comes under that classic category, yep our featured knotter … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorative Knots, Featured Knotter | Tagged Covering Knots, IGKT, Rope Fender, Turks Head

Footrope Knot

Posted on 04/02/2023 by Knotter26/05/2023
Footrope Knot

How to Tie the Footrope Knot The Footrope Knot is often made with three strand rope. Firstly unravel a bit of three strand rope, then you tie a Crown Knot, after which underneath that you tie a Wall Knot. Just … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorative Knots | Tagged Diamond Knot, IGKT, Stopper Knot

Knotter John Trevvett

Posted on 01/02/2023 by Knotter06/12/2023
Knotted Roses

Featuring Knotwork by John Trevvett Every now and again, you come across some knotwork that blows your socks off! So in today’s little featured post we have on display some wonderful knotwork by featured knotter John Trevvett, who is based … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell Ropes, Decorative Knots, Featured Knotter | Tagged Covering Knots, IGKT, Matthew Walker Knot, Plaits and Sennits, Rope Mats, Star Knot, Turks Head

Knotting Books

Posted on 31/01/2023 by Knotter26/05/2023

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 →

Posted in Bell Ropes, Decorative Knots, Practical Knots, Rope Mat | Tagged IGKT, Knotting Books, Rope Fender, Rope Mats, Star Knot

Knotter Sue Pennison

Posted on 30/01/2023 by Knotter01/12/2023
Leather and Rope Journal

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 →

Posted in Decorative Knots, Ditty Bags, Featured Knotter, Practical Knots | Tagged Canvas Work, Covering Knots, IGKT, Matthew Walker Knot, Plaits and Sennits, Rope Fender, Star Knot, Turks Head

Six Knot Challenge

Posted on 29/01/2023 by Knotter26/05/2023
Captain Jack Sparrow

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 →

Posted in Practical Knots | Tagged Bends, Hitches, IGKT, Loop Knots

Puddening

Posted on 26/01/2023 by Knotter26/05/2023
Bell Rope Puddening

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 →

Posted in Bell Ropes, Decorative Knots, Ditty Bags, Practical Knots | Tagged IGKT

Decorative Plaits and Sennits

Posted on 24/01/2023 by Knotter06/12/2023
Knotted Frame

I have managed to gather together a few tutorials on how to create some rather lovely decorative Sennits and Plaits. Many of the sennits below have been taken from Creative Ropecraft by Stuart E Grainger, the book is no longer … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorative Knots | Tagged Covering Knots, IGKT, Lanyard, Plaits and Sennits | 3 Replies

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Every effort has been made to ensure that the knots shown are correct. The knots shown should not be used for lifting heavy objects or life saving. Always seek professional advice when using knots and splices.

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