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iCreative Ropecraft iis a wonderful collection of practical nautical knots and decorative ropework. Anyone tpted 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:br brcrown and wall knotsbrturk's heads brdoor knockersbrhammocksbrmatsbrbeltsbrcuff linksbrtable lampsbrrope-edged trays and much more. brbrThis 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 iKnot Craft and Rope Matsi.brbrReviews of the previous edition:bbr br'The best fancy knotting book...only when you've tried can you know just how good.' iKnotting Mattersibr br'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 Pawsonbr brReviews of Des Pawson:bbr br'When it comes to personal ropecraft, Des Pawson is the master.' briYachting Times ibr br'there really is no one better to publish a book on knot design than Des Pawson.' briTowpath Talki

Creative Ropecraft

  • Stuart Grainger

    iCreative Ropecraft iis a treasure trove of knots, hitches, bends, plaits and netting ' the standard work on practical and decorative knots and ropework, re-published in an attractive new format with revisions, tips and a Foreword by renowned knot expert Des Pawson.
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    Imprint: Adlard Coles brPublication date: 11112021 brFormat: 210 x 210 mm | 144 pages
  • About the Author

    The late Stuart Grainger bwas a Master Mariner of wide experience. He was a mber of the International Guild of Knot Tyers and published many books and articles on the subject of knots and ropework. br br Des Pawson bis 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 iDes Pawson's Knot Craft and Rope Mats i(Adlard Coles), iKnots: The Complete Visual Guide i(DK), iThe Handbook of Knots i(DK) and iKnots Step by Step i(DK).

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