THE ULTIMATE BOOK OF DECORATIVE KNOTS

Lindsey Philpott

Skyhorse Publishing, New York, USA

Year 2010

Pages 792

This is an amazing resource of both practical and ornamental knots – flat knots, braids, plaits, webbing, woven knots, knob knots, solid knots, netting and Turk’s head knots in all their varieties. Decorative knotting is an appealing craft, devoted to creating attractive patterns and interwoven textures for particular decorative effect, as well as embellished practical items in their own right – but it requires particular skills. The Ultimate Book of Decorative Knots is unique in its comprehensiveness and step-by-step photographic instruction, and will be the complete sourcebook for novices who are just beginning to experiment with the simple pleasures of knot and ropework as well as more experienced knotters who are looking to expand their repertoire and want to learn from the best.