Over eighty ornamental and useful knots with easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations. All knots serve useful purposes, but many of the more complicated ones also create appealing shapes and interwoven textures. The Complete Book of Decorative Knots contains easy-to-follow, expert instructions on how to tie over eighty knots, ranging from the simple to the elaborate. The book is divided into five sections of different knotsulanyard knots, button knots and globe knots, TurkAs heads, mats and hitching, and chains and plaits. Every section contains background information on the history, lore, and accreditation of the knots featured. Color illustrations guide you step-by-step through the stages of tying each knot. The knots featured are not only attractive, but they have a wide variety of practical uses, such as for hammocks, doormats, and bellpulls. A useful glossary explains the terms and techniques used in the world of rope and knot tying. Geoffrey Budworth is the co-founder of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. He was responsible for updating the classic knot guide, The Ashley Book of Knots, and is the author of The Complete Book of Knots.
