Bell Ropes
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 →
Tag Archives: Turks Head
Decorative Covering Knots
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 →
Ditty Bag Collection
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 →
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 →
Make Your Own Turks Head Tool
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 →
Knotter Howard Kanare
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 →
Knotter Armando Tasso
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 →
Knotter John Trevvett
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 →
Knotter Sue Pennison
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 →
Diamond Knot
How to Tie the Single Strand Diamond Knot I would say that once you have tied the Single Strand Diamond Knot a couple of times, then this is one decorative knot that you will not forget. The start of tying … Continue reading →
Bell Rope Small
How to make a Bell Rope (Black) There are many ways of making a bell rope. If you search this site How to Make a Bell Rope, you will see there are a number of posts on making a bell … Continue reading →
French Hitching
How to Tie French Hitching or French Whipping French Hitching is a very simple but decorative way of covering an object. French Whipping can also be used to whip the end of a rope to prevent it from fraying or … Continue reading →
Zigzag Hitching
How to Tie Zig Zag Hitching Covering Knot The zigzag hitch or the Zig Zag hitch is mentioned in Ashley’s Book of Knots #3610. This particular knot comes under the same category as Ringbolt Hitching. Initially these types of hitching … Continue reading →
Grafting Underhand
Decorative Grafting In this particular post I concentrate on Underhand Grafting, but there are a number of other variations of using Grafting as a decorative way of covering an object with your favourite cordage. The wonderful thing about Grafting, is … Continue reading →
Turks Head Bights Leads Passes
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 →
Turks Head 4 Bight Long
How to Tie a 4 Bight Long Turks Head This particular method is a great way of wrapping an object with a long Turks Head. I often use a two bight version of this Turks Head, but find that if … Continue reading →
Turks Head Bracelet
How to Make a Turks Head Bracelet In this video tutorial, I will show how to make a Turks Head Bracelet, also known as a Nantucket Bracelet or a Sailors Turks Head Bracelet. This type of bracelet is relatively easy … Continue reading →
5 Bight 4 Lead Turks Head
Tying a Turks Head on Your Hand In this short video I will demonstrate how to tie a Turks Head using just your hands. There are a few different ways of tying a Turks Head, some of the ways involve … Continue reading →
Turks Head Hat Band
Multi Bight Turks Head Hat Band Often we buy a really nice hat, but it can always do with that little extra decoration to personalise it! So why not make a lovely Multi Bight Endless Turks Head Hat Band? The … 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 →