Knots and Ropework

From the Cow Hitch to the Sheepshank, discover everything about knot tying Whether you want to learn some loops or practice plaits, these 52 cards will reveal everything you need to know about tying knots. Easy to follow step-by-steps will teach you how to select the correct type of rope and how to tie perfect knots. Whether you are fishing, camping, sailing or mountaineering, discover which knot is best to use where. Small enough to fit in your pocket, take them wherever your adventures take you.

ISBN: 9781405337885

A clear introduction to the world of knots, from the practical to the decorative. Illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to master over 50 knots. Step-by-step instructions to tying over 50 knots from the essential to the decorative. A practical guide for sailers, moutaineers and campers as well as those who would like to try their hand at more decorative knots.

A great companion for householders and outdoor sports enthusiasts, this book features clear step-by-step instructions for the world's most useful and popular knots. A useful manual for beginners and a quick refernce for more experienced tyers, it includes expert advice on choosing materials and the correct rope or twine for the job. An easy key system identifies knots of importance for climbing, sailing, fishing and general household use.

ISBN: 9780600609407

"Knots in Use" is a bestseller amongst knotting books. Uniquely it shows at a glance both how to tie the knot, bend or hitch, and how to use it most effectively. It covers all the most useful and practical knots,bends, hitches, whippings and splices in everyday use by anyone going to sea. Colin Jarman's straightforward text and excellent colour photographs coupled with Bill Beavis' exceptionally clear drawings make this a very user-friendly book - ideal for the many evening class students who have relied on it over the years.

ISBN: 9780713667103

All boaters - whether at sea, on rivers or canals, and whether on dinghies, yachts, canal boats or motor-cruisers - need to know how to tie and use a variety of knots. "The Adlard Coles Book of Knots", previously published as "The RYA Book of Knots", is now available in a new edition, with clear how-to diagrams for easy reference and colour photographs to enliven the text. It will enable the reader to master over 50 of the most useful knots they will ever need. The knots are divided into groups such as stopper knots, bends, loops and hitches, each of which is used for different purposes. The clear illustrations show how to tie each knot and for which situations it is most useful.There is a handy indication of which knots are easy to tie quickly in emergencies, and which work best with natural or artificial fibre ropes. Finally, there is handy advice on securing rope ends.

ISBN: 9780713681529

From America's best-known knot authority, here is an indispensable guide to more than 100 knots. Whether you want to tie lines together, lash oars in place, attach a sail to a boom, or extend a towing line, the knot you need, with variations for specific conditions, is here. Along with the easy-to-follow line drawings, there's information on the uses, advantages, and disadvantages of each type; a glossary; and charts of synthetic rope weights, *** and elasticities.

ISBN 9781588162625