Creative Ropecraft
by Stuart Grainger
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Author: Stuart GraingerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-13
ISBN: 1574092480
Number of pages: 124
Publisher: Sheridan House
Book Reviews of Creative Ropecraft
Book Review: Very Clear Explanations
Summary: 4 Stars
I picked this book up, in hardcover, from a library sale. AT first I was not too impressed with it, until I began to dig further.
The chapter, MULTI STRAND KNOTS AND SPLICES finally helped me to understand Matthew Walker single and double knots. Very clearly taught. The next chapter, SINGLE STRAND FANCY KNOTS, made many different Turk's Head knots understandable. (What I mean by "understandable" is that not only should I be able to MAKE a knot, but I should be able to understand the concept that goes into it, in order to later be able to make it again by memory, by knowing the overall concept behind constructing it.
The chapter that I learned the most from was PLAITS & SENNITS OF UP TO 6 STRANDS, where the author starts on easier weaves, and works the reader up to multiple different 6-strand sennits. The illustrations are so good that I could jump right into some of the more difficult ones and probably complete with very little struggle. THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE THAT GOOD!
The projects at the back of the book are good, but too varied for my tastes: such as a LANYARD, a ROPE HAMMOCK and a ROPE TRAY (2 designs). They may appeal to some, but this book really excels in the explanation sections.
Very much worth the small price I paid.
Summary of Creative Ropecraft
Illustrated with drawings of knots and knotting techniques, this book explains the techniques of tying knots, hitches, bends, plaits, netting and decorative ropecraft designs as well as the practical aspects for making mats, belts, hammocks, table lamps, door knockers, cuff links and key fobs.Crafts & Hobbies Books
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