TY  - BOOK
AU  - Grainger,Stuart E.
TI  - Creative ropecraft: a treasure trove of knots, hitches, bends, plaits and netting 
SN  - 9781472985651
U1  - 746.0471 23
PY  - 2021///
CY  - United Kingdom
PB  - Adlard Coles
KW  - Ropework
KW  - Knots and splices
KW  - fast
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Cordage characteristics -- standard knots -- Bindings, multi-strand knots and splices -- Single strand fancy knots -- Plaits and sennits of up to six strands -- Multi-strand combination knots -- Covering and netting -- Ropecraft design -- Practical projects
N2  - "Creative Ropecraft is a wonderful collection of practical nautical knots and decorative ropework. Anyone tempted to try their hand at this will be able to follow the steps easily thanks to Stuart Grainger's exquisite and clear drawings. This brand new, fully updated edition has a foreword, revisions, and tips from knotting expert, Des Pawson. Readers can learn how to tie and use a wide variety of knots, both practical and elaborate, including: crown and wall knots; turk's heads; door knockers; hammocks; mats; belts; cuff links; table lamps; rope-edged trays and much more. This book will be beautifully presented in a larger format, in full colour, and with new material from Des Pawson. It will now sit comfortably alongside the successful Knot Craft and Rope Mats"--Publisher's description
ER  -