Creative Ropecraft: A treasure trove of knots, hitches, bends, plaits and netting

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Creative Ropecraft: A treasure trove of knots, hitches, bends, plaits and netting
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Stuart Grainger
Foreword by Des Pawson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 210
Category/GenreHandicrafts, decorative arts and crafts
Ropework, knots and macrame
Rural crafts
ISBN/Barcode 9781472985651
ClassificationsDewey:746.0471
Audience
General
Edition 5th edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Adlard Coles Nautical
Publication Date 11 November 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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 photography and material from Des Pawson. It will now sit comfortably alongside the successful Knot Craft and Rope Mats. Reviews of the previous edition: 'The best fancy knotting book...only when you've tried can you know just how good.' Knotting Matters 'Essential for any knot tyer's library. Stuart Grainger's illustrations are a joy to use, both for their beauty and clarity of instruction.' Des Pawson Reviews of Des Pawson: 'When it comes to personal ropecraft, Des Pawson is the master.' Yachting Times 'there really is no one better to publish a book on knot design than Des Pawson.' Towpath Talk

Author Biography

The late Stuart Grainger was a Master Mariner of wide experience. He was a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers and published many books and articles on the subject of knots and ropework. Des Pawson is the acknowledged guru of knotting, worldwide. He's the co-founder of the International Guild of Knot Tyers, runs the world's only museum of knots, and received an MBE in 2007 for services to the rope industry. He's the author of Des Pawson's Knot Craft and Rope Mats (Adlard Coles), Knots: The Complete Visual Guide (DK), The Handbook of Knots (DK) and Knots Step by Step (DK).

Reviews

This brand-new, fully updated edition is an essential guide for learning how to tie and use a wide variety of knots. * Powerboat & RIB Magazine *