A Directory of Knots

by John Shaw

You do not have to be an adventurous outdoor type, or a practitioner of some specialized skill, to benefit from tying knots, for it is one of those basic skills that are accessible to all those who choose to acquire them. And it has endless practical applications—from mooring a boat and loading a car roof rack to tethering an animal, lashing a garden trellis, and slinging accessories from a pack.

The Directory of Knots examines more than 100 different knots, covering a wide spectrum of activities, in straightforward diagrams and step-by-step descriptions:
*the world’s favorite knots
*practical knots
*traditional knots
*innovative knots
*useful mutations

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Tobias Boyd]

I have quite a few knot books (I'm a climber, and I find myself tying things to bike- and car-racks a lot, but I just like to fiddle around with knots). This is my favorite knot book, it has a good selection of knots, good diagrams, and a spiral binding that lies flat on the table while your hands are busy with the rope.

[Alexandra]

fuckin awesome. I dont even lock my bike up anymore- i just tie a fuckin knot!

[will]

everything you need to know about knots, with pictures!

[Don Gubler]

Good book.

[Brandon “the prince” Diaz]

Dope fucking book about knots. Loved learning how to tie. Pictures in the book to help readers and the variety of knots was great. Knot a thing I hated about this book

[Henry Wilhelm]

This cover is hilariously wrong!