Marlinspike Sailor's Arts and Crafts by Merry, Barbara -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Marlinspike Sailor's Arts and Crafts: A Step-by-Step Guide to Tying Classic Sailor's Knots to Create, Adorn, and Show Off Copyright Page Contents Introduction

Sidebar: Earth-Friendly Shellaking Choosing Cordage

Understanding Materials and Measurements

Sidebar: Sources of Materials

Chapter 1 Projects from the Turk’s Head Knot

Napkin Ring Turk’s Head Bracelet Decorated Wood Box

Chapter 2 Projects from the Square Knot

The Square Knot Dog Collar Decorated Carafe Altoids Tin Knotted Cover

Chapter 3 Projects from Ashley’s Knot #2216

Ashley’s Flat Knot #2216 Candlestick Holder Covered Wooden Egg Knob Covering

Chapter 4 Projects from the Monkey’s Fist

Monkey’s Fist Covered Stone Doorstop Dog Toy Watch or Key Fob

Chapter 5 Projects from the Net Knot

Net Knot String Shopping Bag and Gear Hammock

Chapter 6 Projects from the Carrick Bend

How to Tie the Carrick Bend Carrick Bend Mirror Cotton Rope Combhanger or Jewelry Rack Water Bottle Carrier

Chapter 7 Projects from the Ocean Plat Knot

Manila Doormat Stair or Companionway Step Treads Eyeglass Case

Chapter 8 Decorative Hitchings: Double French, Zig-Zag, Single French, and Ring Bolt

Tool Grips

Pliers with Ring Bolt Hitching Wrench with Single French Hitching Hammer with Double French Hitching Knife with Zig-Zag Hitching

Chapter 9 Projects from Various Braids (Sennits)

Decorated Picture Frame

Making Three-Strand and Four-Strand Sennits Making Rope (Cable) for the Picture Frame Finishing the Picture Frame

Decorated Wooden Box

Chapter 10 Projects from the Chinese Button Knot

Chinese Button Knot Zipper Pull Chinese Button Knot Bracelet Chinese Button Knot Necklace

Chapter 11 Garment Buttons Using the Wall and Crown Knots

Wall and Crown Garment Buttons

Canvas Bag for Jacks or Marbles Chess or Checkers Board Manila Ring Toss

Round Canvas Bag/Ditty Bag Canvas Letter Holder Rope Hammock

Glossary Acknowledgments Index