A Knot A Day
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A Knot A Day
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A Knot A Day
A jam-packed compendium of knots, splices and knotting challenges for every day - beautifully produced and lots of fun, but filled with all the information you could wish for on essential and more advanced knots.
A jam-packed compendium of knots, splices and knotting challenges for every day - beautifully produced and lots of fun, but filled with all the information you could wish for on essential and more advanced knots.
A Knot A Day is a beautifully produced compendium that offers you a knot challenge for every day of the year. With hundreds of knots to choose from, all colour coded by use, 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.
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- All the essential knots
- Useful hitches, bends, whippings, and splices
- Handy knots for making outdoor items: plant hangers, harnesses, tree swings, rope ladders
- Mini knot craft projects: cool keyrings, friendship bracelets, belts, mats
- Magic 'trick' knots: escapology knots, vanishing knots, travelling knots
- Freestyle knots: have a go at the 'thrown bowline' (an old cowboy trick)
- Everyday fashion knots - new ways to tie your shoelaces, scarf, or even your tie!
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 youβll be a knot tying fanatic; give it a year and youβll be a knotting supremo!
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Reviews praise A Knot A Day by Nic Compton as an engaging and visually appealing collection of knots, suitable for all ages and skill levels. It offers a new knot challenge for each day of the year, ranging from traditional to more unusual and complex knots, encouraging mastery of basic skills before advancing. The book's clear writing and excellent illustrations make it a valuable and enjoyable resource for anyone interested in learning about knots.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781472985163
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 December 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Adlard Coles Nautical
Illustration: Step by step photographs and illustrations throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 192.0mm
Height: 192.0mm
Weight: 828g
Pages: 368
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About the Author
Nic Compton is a widely published author, journalist and photographer. Formerly the Editor of Classic Boat magazine for 5 years, he then branched out into a freelance writing career and has written 5 books for Adlard Coles Nautical: Ultimate Classic Yachts (published to great acclaim),The Anatomy of Sail, Why Sailors Canβt Swim, Iain Oughtred, and Titanic on Trial.
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