Knotting Books
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 →
Tag Archives: Knotting Books
Benefits of IGKT Membership
10 Reasons for Becoming a Member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers Why Become a Member of a Local IGKT Branch When I first started out in the pursuit of becoming a knot tyer, I started off with a … Continue reading →
Call of the Open Sea Book Review
Book Review L’appel du large This book, to me is superb, as it is packed with wonderful pictures of decorative knot work. Best Knotting Book for Inspiration The book is written in French and I do not speak a single … Continue reading →
Knot Craft and Rope Mats
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 →
The Fender Book, The DIY Book of Fenders; Book Review
How to Make a Fender Book I have made previous videos and posts about making fenders, but thought that it was time to show the book from where I got many of my ideas from. I personally do love this … Continue reading →
Creative Ropecraft by Stuart E Grainger, Book Review
Creative Ropecraft Book Review Although this is only a rather small book, I have to say that Creative Ropecraft by Stuart E Grainger, is one of my favourite books. Sometime ago I won this book in a raffle at an … Continue reading →
Des Pawson’s Knot Craft Book Review
Learning How to Knot When I first became interested in knotting, I searched the Internet for different books on the subject. To be quite honest, I had gathered quite a few books on knotting, but many of these books lacked … 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 →