'Collins Need to Know: Knots' encompasses the fundamental but fascinating art, craft and science of knots, including terms and tips, basic techniques and cautions and caveats. Many of the most important knots are covered, providing tested and trusted examples along with step-by-step illustrations showing how to make utilitarian as well as decorative knots.
Whether you are sailing your boat, climbing rocks or dealing with an awkward task in your household, you will always, quite literally, need to 'know the ropes'.
Features:
- Boating knots
- Fishing knots
- Home & hobby holdfasts
- Life-support knots
- Tape or webbing knots
- Glossary of terms
- Useful contacts & websites
