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All knots serve useful purposes, but many of the more complicated ones also create appealing shapes and interwoven textures. Wrap the other line the same number of times five or six, and tuck the free end back between the two lines in the opposite direction of the other free end of the line. The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american artist clifford w. The selfmade sailor a site for diy sailors, knot tying and rope splicing enthusiasts, and sailboat liveaboards. In the photo above, you can see it in the last two rows below the turks head knot at the neck of the bottle.
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The complete book of decorative knots contains easytofollow expert instruction in howto tie over 80 elaborate knots, ranging from the simple to the more complex. The ultimate book ofknots is an amazing resource of both practical and ornamental knots flatknots, braids, plaits, webbing, woven knots, knob knots, solid knots, nettingand turks head knots in all their varieties. Included are lanyard knots for decorative braidwork, bowknots that make. Abok the ashley book of knots, clifford ashley doubleday books, 1944 isbn 0385040253 the old testament of knotting efkr the encyclopedia of knots and fancy ropework, raoul graumont and john hensel cornell maritime press, 1943 isb.
Stepbystep instructions and illustrations for over 60 beautiful and functional knots. Kat hartmann reintroduces this fabulous craft in decorative knots. The ultimate book of decorative knots by lindsey philpott. Decorative knots learn how to tie decorative knots using stepby.
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