Collins Need to Know? - Knots

by Geoffrey Budworth (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $3.44

  Indoors and outdoors, in garage, garden or lake, there is a need to tie things up (or tie them down). There are thousands of types of knots, and Collins Need to Know? Knots provides a one-stop guide to all the know-how and insider tips you need to learn about a wide range of them and become a capable knotter. Collins Need to Know? Knots encompasses the fundamental but fascinating art, craft and science of knots, including terms and tips, basic techniques and cautions and caveats. Many of the most important knots are covered, providing tested and trusted examples along with step-by-step illustrations showing how to make utilitarian as well as decorative knots. Whether you are sailing your boat, climbing rocks or dealing with an awkward task in your household, you will always, quite literally, need to 'know the ropes'. Contents include: / Boating knots / Fishing knots / Home & hobby holdfasts / Life-support knots / Tape or webbing knots / Glossary of terms / Useful contacts & websites

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $4.39

  Using the revolutionary Flowmotion system of displaying movement on the page, with this step-by-step guide you can learn every knot you'll ever need, whether you want to moor a boat or secure a horse for grooming. Know how to tie the right knot for the job in hand every time. Tying the most essential knots for any job you can think of is simple with this innovative approach. The steps for completing a knot are illustrated in different coloured cordage, each one flowing into the next in a series of colour photos, so you never miss a trick. Just follow along, copying what you see with your hands. Demonstrating the entire process - instead of showing only the completed knot - makes this the easiest knot book to learn from that you will ever come across