Knots Step by Step A Practical Guide to Tying & Using Over 100 Knots

402 Pages·2022·41.897 MB·English

by  Pawson, Des

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S T E P B Y S T E P
DES PAWSON
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Contents
6 Introduction
LONDON
7 About This Book
Project Editor Ed Wilson
Project Art Editor Keith Davis
Production Editor Ben Marcus GETTING STARTED
Production Controller 10 Rope Construction
Mandy Inness 12 Rope Materials
Jacket Designer Silke Spingies 14 Rope Maintenance
Managing Editor 16 Storing Rope
Stephanie Farrow 18 Terms and Tools
Managing Art Editor Lee Griffiths 20 Techniques
Photography Sam Scott-Hunter,
Tim Pestridge STOPPER KNOTS
DELHI 28 Overhand Knot
Senior Editor Nidhi Sharma 30 Slipped Overhand Knot
Editor Pallavi Singh 32 Double Overhand Knot
Designers Simran Kaur, 34 Best for... Sailing
Vikas Sachdeva, Kanika Mittal 38 Figure of Eight
DTP Designer Shanker Prasad 40 Slipped Figure of Eight
DTP Manager Balwant Singh 42 Stopper Knot
Managing Art Editor 44 Sink Stopper Knot
Romi Chakraborty 47 Stevedore Knot
Managing Editor Saloni Talwar
49 Monkey’s Fist
This edition published in 2022 54 Crown Knot
First published in Great Britain 56 Wall Knot
in 2012 by
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 58 Matthew Walker Knot
One Embassy Gardens, 61 Manrope Knot
8 Viaduct Gardens, 72 Diamond Knot
London, SW11 7BW
Copyright © 2012, 2022 BINDING KNOTS
Dorling Kindersley Limited 80 True Lover’s Knot
A Penguin Random House 82 Sailor’s Cross
Company
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 85 Reef Knot
001–322078–Jan/2022 87 Slipped Reef Knot
90 Slipped Reef Knot Doubled
All rights reserved. 92 Granny Knot
No part of this publication
may be reproduced, stored in 94 Thief Knot
or introduced into a retrieval 96 Surgeon’s Knot
system, or transmitted, in any 98 Surgeon’s Knot with
form, or by any means (electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, Second Tuck
recording, or otherwise), without 99 Turquoise Turtle
the prior written permission of 102 Packer’s Knot
the copyright owner.
105 Clove Hitch
A CIP catalogue record for this 107 Clove Hitch –
book is available from the British Second Method
Library.
1o9 Constrictor Knot
ISBN: 978-0-2414-7121-0 111 Timber Hitch
Printed and bound in China 114 Boa Knot
117 Turk’s Head – Three-Lead
Four-Bight
124 Best for... Household
128 Turk’s Head – Four-Lead
Five-Bight
For the curious
133 Turk’s Head – Five-Lead
www.dk.com Four-Bight
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248 Bowline with Stopper
249 Figure-of-Eight Loop
6 Introduction 251 Threaded Figure-of-Eight
LONDON
7 About This Book Loop
Project Editor Ed Wilson
Project Art Editor Keith Davis 253 Overhand Loop
Production Editor Ben Marcus GETTING STARTED BENDS 255 Double Overhand Loop
Production Controller 10 Rope Construction 140 Sheet Bend 257 Double Overhand
Mandy Inness 12 Rope Materials 142 Tucked Sheet Bend Sliding Loop
Jacket Designer Silke Spingies 14 Rope Maintenance 144 Double Sheet Bend 259 Bowline on the Bight
Managing Editor 16 Storing Rope 146 Rope Yarn Knot 262 Portuguese Bowline
Stephanie Farrow 18 Terms and Tools 148 Carrick Bend 265 Spanish Bowline
Managing Art Editor Lee Griffiths 20 Techniques 150 Hunter’s Bend 267 Angler’s Loop
Photography Sam Scott-Hunter, 152 Lanyard Knot 269 Single Figure-of-Eight
Tim Pestridge STOPPER KNOTS 155 Ashley’s Bend Loop on the Bight
DELHI 28 Overhand Knot 157 Fisherman’s Knot 271 Englishman’s Loop
Senior Editor Nidhi Sharma 30 Slipped Overhand Knot 160 Double Fisherman’s Knot 273 Double Englishman’s Loop
Editor Pallavi Singh 32 Double Overhand Knot 164 Best for... Climbing 274 Best for...Fishing
Designers Simran Kaur, 34 Best for... Sailing 168 Blood Knot 278 Blood Dropper Knot
Vikas Sachdeva, Kanika Mittal 38 Figure of Eight 172 Water Knot 280 Bimini Twist
DTP Designer Shanker Prasad 40 Slipped Figure of Eight 283 Basic Net
DTP Manager Balwant Singh 42 Stopper Knot HITCHES 285 Cargo Net Knot
Managing Art Editor 44 Sink Stopper Knot 176 Rolling Hitch 287 Jury Mast Knot
Romi Chakraborty 47 Stevedore Knot 178 Mirrored Rolling Hitch
Managing Editor Saloni Talwar
49 Monkey’s Fist 180 Round Turn & Two PLAITS & SENNITS
This edition published in 2022 54 Crown Knot Half Hitches 292 Three-Strand Flat Plait
First published in Great Britain 56 Wall Knot 182 Buntline Hitch 294 Four-Strand Flat Plait
in 2012 by
Dorling Kindersley Limited, 58 Matthew Walker Knot 184 Fisherman’s Bend 296 Five-Strand Flat Plait
One Embassy Gardens, 61 Manrope Knot 186 Best for... Camping 298 Six-Strand Flat Plait
8 Viaduct Gardens, 72 Diamond Knot 190 Cow Hitch 300 Seven-Strand Flat Plait
London, SW11 7BW
191 Pedigree Cow Hitch 302 Best for... Gifts
Copyright © 2012, 2022 BINDING KNOTS 192 Cow Hitch with Toggle 306 Ocean-Plait Mat
Dorling Kindersley Limited 80 True Lover’s Knot 194 Sheepshank 311 Oval Mat
A Penguin Random House 82 Sailor’s Cross 196 Sheepshank Man o’ War 316 Chain Sennit
Company
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 85 Reef Knot 199 Marlinespike Hitch 319 Four-Strand Round Sennit
001–322078–Jan/2022 87 Slipped Reef Knot 201 Highwayman’s Hitch 321 Eight-Strand Square Sennit
90 Slipped Reef Knot Doubled 203 Waggoner’s Hitch 324 Round Crown Sennit
All rights reserved. 92 Granny Knot 205 Snelling a Hook 327 Six-Strand Round Crowning
No part of this publication
may be reproduced, stored in 94 Thief Knot 207 Clinch Knot 330 Square Crown Sennit
or introduced into a retrieval 96 Surgeon’s Knot 208 Improved Clinch Knot
system, or transmitted, in any 98 Surgeon’s Knot with 2o9 Palomar Knot SPLICES & WHIPPINGS
form, or by any means (electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, Second Tuck 211 Square Lashing 334 Back Splice
recording, or otherwise), without 99 Turquoise Turtle 215 Diagonal Lashing 342 Eye Splice
the prior written permission of 102 Packer’s Knot 218 Best for... Gardening 347 Short Splice
the copyright owner.
105 Clove Hitch 222 Sheer Lashing 364 Tapering a Splice
A CIP catalogue record for this 107 Clove Hitch – 225 Icicle Hitch 370 Best for... Horses
book is available from the British Second Method 228 Prusik Knot 374 Common Whipping
Library.
1o9 Constrictor Knot 230 Bachmann Knot 376 French Whipping
ISBN: 978-0-2414-7121-0 111 Timber Hitch 232 Klemheist Knot 379 Sailmaker’s Whipping
Printed and bound in China 114 Boa Knot 234 Italian Hitch 383 Palm & Needle Whipping
117 Turk’s Head – Three-Lead 235 Reversed Italian Hitch 387 Seizing
Four-Bight 390 Stitch & Seize
124 Best for... Household LOOPS
128 Turk’s Head – Four-Lead 238 Alpine Butterfly
Five-Bight 240 Bowline 394 Glossary
For the curious 133 Turk’s Head – Five-Lead 242 Bowline – Second Method 396 Index
www.dk.com Four-Bight 245 Bowline with Two Turns 400 Acknowledgments
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6
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Knots have been used throughout history,
and they remain a valuable resource today.
Learning to tie knots is a handy, enjoyable
skill, requiring only simple equipment to
get started.
This book contains a selection of knots
intended to be practical and instructive.
Many of them have specific purposes,
others are purely decorative, while some
can be used for many different tasks; all
of them should be reliable and safe if
tied correctly. You will find them useful
in everyday life as well as in activities
such as climbing, sailing, and camping.
As with any skill, it is best to begin
by learning the basics. Familiarize
yourself with the fundamental
techniques, the different types of rope
and their uses, and a few technical
terms. Use the rope attached to this
book to experiment with some simple
knots before you attempt anything
complicated; classic knots such
as the Reef Knot (see pp.85–86)
and the Overhand Knot (see
pp.28–29) are both excellent
places to begin.
When learning to tie
new knots, don’t rush –
pause regularly to make
adjustments as needed
and above all, have fun!
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS BOOK
Introduction About this Book
Knots have been used throughout history, Read the brief description at the start of each chapter to
and they remain a valuable resource today. work out which type of knot you need, then use the icons
Learning to tie knots is a handy, enjoyable and text at the beginning of each knot to refine your search.
skill, requiring only simple equipment to Once you have found the knot you are looking for, follow
get started. the step-by-step instructions to learn how it is tied. This
book also contains information on rope and tools, and
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the best knots for activities such as sailing and climbing.
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The activities for which each knot can be used are indicated
by these icons:
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Getting
Started
Using the correct type of rope for a
particular task is key to tying knots
effectively. This chapter details how
the properties of rope vary according
to its construction and composition,
with useful advice on storage and
maintenance and a range of basic
terms and techniques.
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