The Everything Knots Book · Step-By-Step Instructions for Tying Any Knot (Everything®) by Penn, Randy -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Dedication Copyright Contents Top Ten Reasons for Learning Knots Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: A Little History and Perspective

Prehistoric Origins Historical Evidence Signs of Progress Beyond Basic Functions What’s in a Name? Today and Tomorrow A Personal Perspective

Chapter 2: All about Ropes and Twine

Basic Structure and Materials Twisted Ropes Braided and Plaited Ropes Natural Fiber Ropes Synthetic Ropes Choosing the Right Rope

Chapter 3: Learning to Tie Knots

Book Learning Keeping It All Straight Tips for Tying Knots by Name Knotting Functions Knot-Tying Terms The Right Knot for Any Job

Chapter 4: Stopper Knots

Stopping and More Multistrand Stopper Knots The Overhand Series

Overhand Knot Slipped Overhand Knot Slipped Noose Figure Eight Knot Slipped Figure Eight Knot Stevedore Knot Double Overhand Knot Triple Overhand Knot Oysterman’s Stopper Heaving Line Knot Monkey’s Fist Wall Knot Crown Knot Matthew Walke r Knot Back Splice

Chapter 5: Tying Bends

Uses and Useful Tips Interlocking Overhand Bends

Overhand Bend Water Knot Fisherman’s Knot Double Fisherman’s Knot Surgeon’s Bend Backing Up Bend Sheet Bend Slipped Sheet Bend Double Sheet Bend Carrick Bend Hunter’s Bend Ashley’s Bend Zeppelin Bend Butterfly Bend Interlocking Overhand Bends Bowline Bend

Chapter 6: Tying Loops

What’s the Use for Loops? Loops by Type

Overhand Loop Figure Eight Loop Bowline Loop Double Bowline Butterfly Loop Angler’s Loop Directional Figure Eight Honda Knot Eye Splice Portuguese Bowline Triple Figure Eight Bowline in the Bight Triple Bowline Triple Crown Loop Slip Noose Double Overhand Noose Running Bowline Hangman’s Noose

Chapter 7: Making Hitches

Attaching Rope to an Object Leveraged Hitches and Slings

Half Hitch Clove Hitch Round Turn and Two Half Hitches Cow Hitch Lobster Buoy Hitch Buntline Hitch Anchor Hitch Timber Hitch Rolling Hitch Tautline Hitch Guy Line Hitch Marlinespike Hitch Pile Hitch Icicle Hitch Trucker’s Hitch Wagoner’s Hitch Barrel Sling Barrel Hitch

Chapter 8: Knots That Bind

Basic Applications Tying Binding Knots

Reef Knot Slipped and Double Slipped Reef Knots Granny Knot Surgeon’s Knot Constrictor Knot Boa Constrictor Loop and Hitches Butcher’s Knot

Chapter 9: Knots for Lashing

Lashing Bundles Lashing Poles

Sheer Lashing Transom Knot Square Lashing Diagonal Lashing Parcel Tie Marling Chainstitc h Lashing

Chapter 10: Decorative Knotting

Tying Decorative Knots

Three-Strand Braid Ocean Plait Braid Turk’s Head Crown Sennit Rope Grommet Coxcombing

Chapter 11: Special-Purpose Knots

For a Special Purpose By Activity or Pursuit

Line to Reel or Spool Improved Clinch Knot Palomar Hook Knot Uni-Knot Double Uni-Knot Dropper Loop Cleat Hitch Buntline Hitch (Necktie)

Chapter 12: Protecting and Storing Rope

Basic Rope Management Storing Rope in a Coil At Rope’s Ends

Figure-of-Eight Coil Gasket Coil Common Whipping West Country Whipping Seizing

Chapter 13: Teaching Knot Tying

Be Prepared Consider the Presentation Teaching Knots in Their Context Loads of Fun Activities Games and Competitions Knotting Projects

Chapter 14: The Journey Continues

Learn More in a Particular Area Beyond These Pages The Options Are Infinite Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment A Number of Knots Testing Your Knot

Appendix A: Glossary of Terms Appendix B: Additional Resources Index

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