The Complete Guide to Knots

Who needs a whole book on knots? Campers, anglers, and weekend first mates to na
me a few, and they would be doing themselves a great favor checking out this won
derfully illustrated guide to knot tying. Need a secure loop tied in the middle
of a rope during your next camping trip? Bowline on the Bight to the rescue. Las
h a canoe firmly in place atop your car? A clove hitch, maybe, though the smart
move is to add one more loop to create the nearly immovable constrictor knot. Ea
ch knot is presented with step-by-step photos and concise instructions, and even
the novice will be able to whip out surgeon's knots and Italian hitches before
they know it--as this reviewer can attest! The chapter on braiding will be espec
ially appreciated by home crafters. A fine little book Brian McCombie --This tex
t refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
About the Author
Des Pawson has studied knots and rope work since he was seven. For more than 25
years he has run a rope working business and teaches and displays his skills at
exhibitions, boat shows, and museums in the United States and Europe. He is a fr
equent contributor to magazines and newspapers, and is a cofounder of the Intern
ational Guild of Knot Tyers.Who needs a whole book on knots? Campers, anglers, a
nd weekend first mates to name a few, and they would be doing themselves a great
favor checking out this wonderfully illustrated guide to knot tying. Need a sec
ure loop tied in the middle of a rope during your next camping trip? Bowline on
the Bight to the rescue. Lash a canoe firmly in place atop your car? A clove hit
ch, maybe, though the smart move is to add one more loop to create the nearly im
movable constrictor knot. Each knot is presented with step-by-step photos and co
ncise instructions, and even the novice will be able to whip out surgeon's knots
and Italian hitches before they know it--as this reviewer can attest! The chapt
er on braiding will be especially appreciated by home crafters. A fine little bo
ok Brian McCombie --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition o
f this title.
About the Author
Des Pawson has studied knots and rope work since he was seven. For more than 25
years he has run a rope working business and teaches and displays his skills at
exhibitions, boat shows, and museums in the United States and Europe. He is a fr
equent contributor to magazines and newspapers, and is a cofounder of the Intern
ational Guild of Knot Tyers.Who needs a whole book on knots? Campers, anglers, a
nd weekend first mates to name a few, and they would be doing themselves a great
favor checking out this wonderfully illustrated guide to knot tying. Need a sec
ure loop tied in the middle of a rope during your next camping trip? Bowline on
the Bight to the rescue. Lash a canoe firmly in place atop your car? A clove hit
ch, maybe, though the smart move is to add one more loop to create the nearly im
movable constrictor knot. Each knot is presented with step-by-step photos and co
ncise instructions, and even the novice will be able to whip out surgeon's knots
and Italian hitches before they know it--as this reviewer can attest! The chapt
er on braiding will be especially appreciated by home crafters. A fine little bo
ok Brian McCombie --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition o
f this title.
About the Author
Des Pawson has studied knots and rope work since he was seven. For more than 25
years he has run a rope working business and teaches and displays his skills at
exhibitions, boat shows, and museums in the United States and Europe. He is a fr
equent contributor to magazines and newspapers, and is a cofounder of the Intern
ational Guild of Knot Tyers.Who needs a whole book on knots? Campers, anglers, a
nd weekend first mates to name a few, and they would be doing themselves a great
favor checking out this wonderfully illustrated guide to knot tying. Need a sec
ure loop tied in the middle of a rope during your next camping trip? Bowline on
the Bight to the rescue. Lash a canoe firmly in place atop your car? A clove hit
ch, maybe, though the smart move is to add one more loop to create the nearly im

movable constrictor knot. Each knot is presented with step-by-step photos and co
ncise instructions, and even the novice will be able to whip out surgeon's knots
and Italian hitches before they know it--as this reviewer can attest! The chapt
er on braiding will be especially appreciated by home crafters. A fine little bo
ok Brian McCombie --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition o
f this title.
About the Author
Des Pawson has studied knots and rope work since he was seven. For more than 25
years he has run a rope working business and teaches and displays his skills at
exhibitions, boat shows, and museums in the United States and Europe. He is a fr
equent contributor to magazines and newspapers, and is a cofounder of the Intern
ational Guild of Knot Tyers.Who needs a whole book on knots? Campers, anglers, a
nd weekend first mates to name a few, and they would be doing themselves a great
favor checking out this wonderfully illustrated guide to knot tying. Need a sec
ure loop tied in the middle of a rope during your next camping trip? Bowline on
the Bight to the rescue. Lash a canoe firmly in place atop your car? A clove hit
ch, maybe, though the smart move is to add one more loop to create the nearly im
movable constrictor knot. Each knot is presented with step-by-step photos and co
ncise instructions, and even the novice will be able to whip out surgeon's knots
and Italian hitches before they know it--as this reviewer can attest! The chapt
er on braiding will be especially appreciated by home crafters. A fine little bo
ok Brian McCombie --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition o
f this title.
About the Author
Des Pawson has studied knots and rope work since he was seven. For more than 25
years he has run a rope working business and teaches and displays his skills at
exhibitions, boat shows, and museums in the United States and Europe. He is a fr
equent contributor to magazines and newspapers, and is a cofounder of the Intern
ational Guild of Knot Tyers.Who needs a whole book on knots? Campers, anglers, a
nd weekend first mates to name a few, and they would be doing themselves a great
favor checking out this wonderfully illustrated guide to knot tying. Need a sec
ure loop tied in the middle of a rope during your next camping trip? Bowline on
the Bight to the rescue. Lash a canoe firmly in place atop your car? A clove hit
ch, maybe, though the smart move is to add one more loop to create the nearly im
movable constrictor knot. Each knot is presented with step-by-step photos and co
ncise instructions, and even the novice will be able to whip out surgeon's knots
and Italian hitches before they know it--as this reviewer can attest! The chapt
er on braiding will be especially appreciated by home crafters. A fine little bo
ok Brian McCombie --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition o
f this title.
About the Author
Des Pawson has studied knots and rope work since he was seven. For more than 25
years he has run a rope working business and teaches and displays his skills at
exhibitions, boat shows, and museums in the United States and Europe. He is a fr
equent contributor to magazines and newspapers, and is a cofounder of the Intern
ational Guild of Knot Tyers.Who needs a whole book on knots? Campers, anglers, a
nd weekend first mates to name a few, and they would be doing themselves a great
favor checking out this wonderfully illustrated guide to knot tying. Need a sec
ure loop tied in the middle of a rope during your next camping trip? Bowline on
the Bight to the rescue. Lash a canoe firmly in place atop your car? A clove hit
ch, maybe, though the smart move is to add one more loop to create the nearly im
movable constrictor knot. Each knot is presented with step-by-step photos and co
ncise instructions, and even the novice will be able to whip out surgeon's knots
and Italian hitches before they know it--as this reviewer can attest! The chapt
er on braiding will be especially appreciated by home crafters. A fine little bo
ok Brian McCombie --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition o
f this title.

About the Author

Des Pawson has studied knots and rope work since he was seven. For more than 25
years he has run a rope working business and teaches and displays his skills at
exhibitions, boat shows, and museums in the United States and Europe. He is a fr
equent contributor to magazines and newspapers, and is a cofounder of the Intern
ational Guild of Knot Tyers.Who needs a whole book on knots? Campers, anglers, a
nd weekend first mates to name a few, and they would be doing themselves a great
favor checking out this wonderfully illustrated guide to knot tying. Need a sec
ure loop tied in the middle of a rope during your next camping trip? Bowline on
the Bight to the rescue. Lash a canoe firmly in place atop your car? A clove hit
ch, maybe, though the smart move is to add one more loop to create the nearly im
movable constrictor knot. Each knot is presented with step-by-step photos and co
ncise instructions, and even the novice will be able to whip out surgeon's knots
and Italian hitches before they know it--as this reviewer can attest! The chapt
er on braiding will be especially appreciated by home crafters. A fine little bo
ok Brian McCombie --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition o
f this title.
About the Author
Des Pawson has studied knots and rope work since he was seven. For more than 25
years he has run a rope working business and teaches and displays his skills at
exhibitions, boat shows, and museums in the United States and Europe. He is a fr
equent contributor to magazines and newspapers, and is a cofounder of the Intern
ational Guild of Knot Tyers.
The Complete Guide to Knots