Knots you'll use - A Knot A Day: 365 Knot Challenges for All Abilities by Nic Compton. Learn how to tie and use knots in numerous creative and practical ways. There are eight knot-tying categories - General, Indoor, Outdoor, Magic, Craft, Fashion, Decorative, and Splices and Whippings. Each knot category is color-coded for easy reference. The 'General' section contains the base knots. Challenge yourself daily - starting with Day 1 and working your way through to Day 365 consistently building your skills. Or jump in wherever you like. Use the Table of Contents or Index to find a particular knot or project. What I like best about this book are all the projects using knots. Both the decorative and functional knots appeal to me. I couldn't resist temptation. First, I made the Spiral bracelet, then the Celtic heart necklace. Both were easy to make though the heart took a few tries. While learning do not try to rush. From practice, I've memorized the designs. The instructions are straightforward. They are well-photographed and explained. Jargon is minimal. It's a cool book! There is something for everyone. See excerpts below. Publisher Adlard Coles released this 368-page paperback on February 9, 2021. Get your copy below!
Bottle carrier
Double overhand knot
Trick double overhand knot
Turk's head 3L x 5B in the flat
Plain whipping
Plain handle wrap
Cat collar
Cleat hitch on bollard
Fishtail weave necklace
Bouquet garni
Campfire pot hanger
Simple plant hanger
Spiral bracelet
Improvised awning
Tie 1: Four in hand
Shoelaces 1: Ladder
Shoelaces 2: Noose
Wrapped handle
Washing line
My first Celtic heart necklace.
Celtic heart necklace instructions.
Next, I want to add this Sliding necklace knot to my Celtic heart necklace. It's a popular knot used by jewelry makers.
A Knot A Day: 365 Knot Challenges for All Abilities ISBN 978-1472985163 is available worldwide at Bloomsbury Publishing. They have generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until February 9, 2023. Canadian and US addresses only. Good luck!
I know how to tie a few knots.
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Many years ago, I made some macrame hanging plant holders with my mother in law.
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ReplyDeleteI pretty much know how to tie my shoelaces. LOL! This book looks so interesting & helpful!
ReplyDeletetie 1 or 2 knots is absolutely fine, however, tie 3 knots to more than one may not be appreciated although it's just a challenge. lol.
ReplyDeleteI made a hanging table, and multiple hangers. The book looks fun!
ReplyDeleteI know how to tie a shoe, tha'ts pretty much it. lol
ReplyDeletei do a lot of macrame knotting and also some embroidery knots. i do the celtic knot on the rope baskets i make. This looks like a really neat book with a lot of information! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI learned a few knots for a project years ago.
ReplyDeleteWe are a Scouting family so yes I have learned a bunch of knots while leading youth! It's super fun to watch them when they "get" it and can reproduce the knot with ease. And useful!
ReplyDeleteI don't know any knots but this looks like a fun thing to learn. So handy.
ReplyDeleteI'm a sailor who uses a lot of knots, but i would like to learn more decorative ones.
ReplyDeleteI don't know the names but I can tie simple knots.
ReplyDeleteI used to know a few simple knots but not any more
ReplyDeleteI learned some macrame knots many, many years ago but haven't done much since.
ReplyDeleteI don't know any knots but would like to learn.
ReplyDeleteI do not. My husband does and I would love to gift his this book.
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No, but am eager to learn!
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