A Knot A Day

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This beautifully produced compendium gives you a knot challenge for every day of the year. With hundreds to choose from, you can work through the book from start to finish, gradually building on your knowledge as you go, or alternatively dipping in and out for your daily knotting fix.Covers:- all the essential knots you'll need when on board- useful hitches, bends and splices- variations on classic knots - a different way to tie a bowline for each month of the year- handy knots for use outdoors: hanging basket knots, tree swing knot, bow and arrow knots, tent knots, rope ladder knots- mini knot craft projects: miniature turk's head keyring, friendship bracelets, coasters, belts etc. - magic 'trick' knots: escapologist knots, disappearing knots, travelling knots, tightrope knots- freestyle knots: have a go at the 'thrown bowline' or 'thrown cleat knot' (an old cowboy trick) - truly everyday knots - new ways to tie your shoelaces, or your tie!Each knot will be coded by use: nautical, climbing, fishing, scouting, magic trick, gift etc. so it'll be easy to navigate to your favourite bits. You won't escape this book without learning something, and you won't put it down without picking up an interesting fact or useful technique. Give it a month and you'll be streets ahead of your crewmates, give it a year and you'll be a knotting supremo!