Full Description
Creative Ropecraft is a treasure trove of knots, hitches, bends, plaits and netting. ANyone tempted to try their hand at ropecraft will be able to follow in the footsteps of the traditional seamen who have gone before thanks to Stuart Grainger's clear instructions and very detailed drawings.In Creative Ropecraft Stuart Grainger describes hos to tie and use a wide variety of knots, both practical and fancy. Here you'll find: crown and wall knots, turk's head knots, door knockers, hammocks, mats, netting, belts, cuff links, table lamps rope edged trays and many more. Once picked up, it is hard to put this wonderful book down.
Contents
Preface to the fourth editionIntroductionChapter 1: Cordage characteristics - standard knotsChapter 2: Bindings, multi-strand knots and splicesChapter 3: Single strand fancy knotsChapter 4: Plaits and sennits of up to six strandsChapter 5: Multi-strand combination knotsChapter 6: Covering and nettingChapter 7: Ropecraft designChapter 8: Practical projectsConclusion and bibliographyIndex
