My First Book of Nautical Knots: A Guide to Sailing and Decorative Knots

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GUIDELINES AND MATERIALS Do you know what ropework is It's the art of knowing how to make knots Aboard sailing vessels many types of knots exist all of them different Some are used to raise sails others to lengthen ropes some are tied in the blink of an eye others require greater concentration And some are even so pretty that you can use them to make a necklace or to propose to your beloved Sailors have perfected the art of tying knots and passed on this knowledge from generation to generation And today young sailor you will learn how to tie these knots All you'll need to do is have some materials ready and follow the instructions step by step To make these knots you can use any kind of thread string or rope You can start practicing with cooking twine or laces The key is to have strands long enough that you can complete the knot To make bracelets you can use cotton or elastic threads if you want to add beads or small charms Of course for gimp stitching you'll need plastic lacing You'll find all these supplies in various colors and with different diameters in a haberdashery or a hobby crafts store Once you become a seasoned sailor you can try to tie knots with ropes made of textile hemp or synthetic fiber This kind of rope is sold in stores specializing in sports equipment do it yourself or at maritime cooperatives