There’s more to a good knot than meets the eye. Some are useful, some are beautiful, some have impressive names, and some are simply the knots everyone ought to know.

The Knot Handbook is a fresh take on a classic craft book, showing you how to tie 50 knots with clear, step-by-step illustrations, concise instructions and striking photography. Learn the Alpine Butterfly Loop, Angler’s Knot, Double Dragons, Sheepshank and Threaded Figure Eight — and plenty more besides.

Along the way, fascinating anecdotes reveal the history and curious facts behind the knots, bringing a little life to what might otherwise be a very serious business indeed.

Author George Lewis learned the craft in the 1950s from herring fishermen on his ancestral Isle of Man, preserving traditional knowledge passed down through generations. Whether you’re an experienced knot-tier or the sort of person who occasionally gets hopelessly tangled in a shoelace, this is a handsome and practical guide to a surprisingly useful skill.

Details

Hardcover
13 × 18.5cm
50 knots with step-by-step instructions
Clear illustrations and photography
Includes knot history and anecdotes