Castaway Ropeworks; Turning Ocean Rubbish into Decorative Knot Work At Castaway Ropeworks base in Cornwall, they’re more than just eco-conscious – they’re actively making a difference. By focusing on turning ocean rubbish into beautiful knot work, they’re taking the lead … Continue reading →
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 →
How to Tie a Monkey’s Fist The monkeys fist was designed to form a weight on the end of a heaving line. However, because of this symmetrical pattern, this is knot was also used as a decorative knot. This knot … 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 →
Art of Knotting and Splicing United States Naval Institute If you can get hold of this book, I would highly recommend it! It is packed full of practical naval knots, plus a few decorative additions that sailors may have used … Continue reading →
How to Tie a Monkeys Fist on a Jig The Monkeys First is a relatively easy knot to tie. The task can be made even easier if you have A Monkey Fist Jig … Continue reading →
How to Tie a Monkey’s Fist Doorstop The Monkey’s Fist Doorstop is relatively easy to tie. Watching the video on How to Tie the Monkey’s Fist, will guide you through the whole process. However, once you have created the basic … 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 →
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 →
How wonderful it was to have a weekend break on the canal near Bath. The weather was glorious and ‘Leah’ was a beautiful 54ft long narrow boat. We sailed from Bradford on Avon and headed towards Bath. The first thing … Continue reading →
Here is a little something that I made over the weekend. This Monkey Fist keyring was made from para-cord, covering a small cork ball. The pink para-cord is a Portuguese Sennit. This is a rather useful addition to a boaters … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
