The Everything Knots Book

Step-By-Step Instructions for Tying Any Knot

By: Randy Penn

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Paperback | 5 March 2004

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288 Pages

Age
12 - 17

Grade
7 - 12

Dimensions(cm)
22.86 x 15.24 x 1.78

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Simple instructions on how to tie over 100 useful and decorative knots

A well-tied knot is at once a practical tool and a work of art. With names like "hangman's noose" and "wagoneer's hitch," knots have a rich history of usefulness and an aesthetic appeal all their own.

From the boat to the backyard, The Everything Knots Book provides simple instructions on how to tie knots for any situation. Written by Randy Penn, a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers, this handy guide walks readers through the basics and offers myriad suggestions for creative uses of these knots.

Mr. Penn shows readers how to:

Choose the right rope and knot for the job
Tie knots safely and securely
Create decorative knots for clothing and accessories
Practice knot-tying through games and exercises

Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and clear illustrations, The Everything Knots Book makes learning this useful skill fun and easy.

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Top Ten Reasons for Learning Knots	p. x
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. xiii
A Little History and Perspective	p. 1
Prehistoric Origins	p. 1
Historical Evidence	p. 3
Signs of Progress	p. 4
Beyond Basic Functions	p. 5
What's in a Name?	p. 6
Today and Tomorrow	p. 7
A Personal Perspective	p. 9
All about Ropes and Twine	p. 11
Basic Structure and Materials	p. 11
Twisted Ropes	p. 11
Braided and Plaited Ropes	p. 13
Natural Fiber Ropes	p. 15
Synthetic Ropes	p. 17
Choosing the Right Rope	p. 19
Learning to Tie Knots	p. 23
Book Learning	p. 23
Keeping It All Straight	p. 25
Tips for Tying	p. 27
Knots by Name	p. 30
Knotting Functions	p. 31
Knot-Tying Terms	p. 31
The Right Knot for Any Job	p. 36
Stopper Knots	p. 41
Stopping and More	p. 41
Multistrand Stopper Knots	p. 43
The Overhand Series	p. 44
Overhand Knot	p. 47
Slipped Overhand Knot	p. 48
Slipped Noose	p. 49
Figure Eight Knot	p. 50
Slipped Figure Eight Knot	p. 52
Stevedore Knot	p. 53
Double Overhand Knot	p. 54
Triple Overhand Knot	p. 55
Oysterman's Stopper	p. 57
Heaving Line Knot	p. 59
Monkey's Fist	p. 60
Wall Knot	p. 62
Crown Knot	p. 63
Matthew Walker Knot	p. 64
Back Splice	p. 66
Tying Bends	p. 69
Uses and Useful Tips	p. 69
Interlocking Overhand Bends	p. 72
Overhand Bend	p. 73
Water Knot	p. 74
Fisherman's Knot	p. 75
Double Fisherman's Knot	p. 76
Surgeon's Bend	p. 77
Backing Up Bend	p. 78
Sheet Bend	p. 79
Slipped Sheet Bend	p. 81
Double Sheet Bend	p. 82
Carrick Bend	p. 83
Hunter's Bend	p. 85
Ashley's Bend	p. 87
Zeppelin Bend	p. 89
Butterfly Bend	p. 91
Interlocking Overhand Bends	p. 93
Bowline Bend	p. 96
Tying Loops	p. 97
What's the Use for Loops?	p. 97
Loops by Type	p. 97
Overhand Loop	p. 99
Figure Eight Loop	p. 100
Bowline Loop	p. 101
Double Bowline	p. 105
Butterfly Loop	p. 106
Angler's Loop	p. 108
Directional Figure Eight	p. 110
Honda Knot	p. 112
Eye Splice	p. 114
Portuguese Bowline	p. 116
Triple Figure Eight	p. 118
Bowline in the Bight	p. 120
Triple Bowline	p. 122
Triple Crown Loop	p. 123
Slip Noose	p. 125
Double Overhand Noose	p. 126
Running Bowline	p. 127
Hangman's Noose	p. 128
Making Hitches	p. 129
Attaching Rope to an Object	p. 129
Leveraged Hitches and Slings	p. 130
Half Hitch	p. 132
Clove Hitch	p. 133
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches	p. 135
Cow Hitch	p. 137
Lobster Buoy Hitch	p. 139
Buntline Hitch	p. 140
Anchor Hitch	p. 141
Timber Hitch	p. 142
Rolling Hitch	p. 143
Tautline Hitch	p. 145
Guy Line Hitch	p. 147
Marlinespike Hitch	p. 149
Pile Hitch	p. 151
Icicle Hitch	p. 152
Trucker's Hitch	p. 154
Wagoner's Hitch	p. 156
Barrel Sling	p. 157
Barrel Hitch	p. 158
Knots That Bind	p. 159
Basic Applications	p. 159
Tying Binding Knots	p. 160
Reef Knot	p. 161
Slipped and Double Slipped Reef Knots	p. 163
Granny Knot	p. 164
Surgeon's Knot	p. 165
Constrictor Knot	p. 166
Boa Constrictor	p. 169
Loop and Hitches	p. 171
Butcher's Knot	p. 172
Knots for Lashing	p. 175
Lashing Bundles	p. 175
Lashing Poles	p. 176
Sheer Lashing	p. 177
Transom Knot	p. 179
Square Lashing	p. 180
Diagonal Lashing	p. 182
Parcel Tie	p. 184
Marling	p. 187
Chainstitch Lashing	p. 188
Decorative Knotting	p. 189
Tying Decorative Knots	p. 189
Three-Strand Braid	p. 191
Ocean Plait Braid	p. 193
Turk's Head	p. 196
Crown Sennit	p. 198
Rope Grommet	p. 200
Coxcombing	p. 202
Special-Purpose Knots	p. 205
For a Special Purpose	p. 205
By Activity or Pursuit	p. 207
Line to Reel or Spool	p. 211
Improved Clinch Knot	p. 212
Palomar Hook Knot	p. 213
Uni-Knot	p. 214
Double Uni-Knot	p. 215
Dropper Loop	p. 216
Cleat Hitch	p. 217
Buntline Hitch (Necktie)	p. 220
Protecting and Storing Rope	p. 223
Basic Rope Management	p. 223
Storing Rope in a Coil	p. 224
At Rope's Ends	p. 226
Figure-of-Eight Coil	p. 229
Gasket Coil	p. 231
Common Whipping	p. 233
West Country Whipping	p. 234
Seizing	p. 235
Teaching Knot Tying	p. 237
Be Prepared	p. 237
Consider the Presentation	p. 238
Teaching Knots in Their Context	p. 240
Loads of Fun Activities	p. 242
Games and Competitions	p. 243
Knotting Projects	p. 244
The Journey Continues	p. 247
Learn More in a Particular Area	p. 247
Beyond These Pages	p. 248
The Options Are Infinite	p. 253
Don't Be Afraid to Experiment	p. 254
A Number of Knots	p. 259
Testing Your Knot	p. 260
Glossary of Terms	p. 261
Additional Resources	p. 265
Index	p. 267
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The Everything Knots Book

Step-By-Step Instructions for Tying Any Knot

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