Complete Book of Decorative Knots, 9781558217911
Paperback
All knots serve useful purposes, but many of the more complicated ones also create appealing shapes and interwoven textures. Knot tying is not just for those interested in sailing and other outdoor pursuits; many people find it as absorbing as solving a crossword puzzle or reading a good book. The C…

Complete Book of Decorative Knots

lanyard knots, button knots, globe knots, turk's heads, mats, hitching, chains, plaits

$43.28

  • Paperback

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    31 August 1998

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Summary

All knots serve useful purposes, but many of the more complicated ones also create appealing shapes and interwoven textures. "The Complete Book of Decorative Knots" contains easy-to-follow, expert instructions on how to tie over eighty knots, ranging from the simple to the elaborate.

The book is divided into five sections of different knots — lanyard knots, button knots and globe knots, Turk‘s heads, mats and hitching, and chains and plaits. Every section c…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781558217911
ISBN-10:1558217916
Series:Lyons Press
Author:Geoffrey Budworth
Publisher:Lyons Press
Imprint:The Lyons Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:31 August 1998
Weight:517g
Dimensions:15mm x 196mm x 266mm
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Critics Review

“The illustrations…are superior to those in many other knot books.” –Library Journal

“The illustrations…are superior to those in many other knot books.” –Library Journal

About The Author

Geoffrey Budworth

Geoffrey Budworth co-founded the International Guild of Knot Tyers in 1982 and regularly contributes to its quarterly journal, Knotting Matters. He ’s been described as the father of forensic knotting and occasionally gives evidence in court as an expert witness of knots found at crime scenes. Budworth is a well-known personality and author in the world of knots.

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