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A Knot A Day

365 Knot Challenges for All Abilities
By Nic Compton
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In A Knot A Day by Nic Compton, readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the art and craft of knot tying. This inventive book presents a new knot project for each day, blending practical guidance with cultural anecdotes and historical insights. It offers an engaging exploration into both the functional and artistic aspects of this ancient skill.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intriguing blend of practicality and artistry involved in knotting. Offering a unique insight into the world of knots, the book could appeal to those who are captivated by how such small yet crucial tools have been used historically in various cultures and how they continue to play a vital role in modern arts and crafts.

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A jam-packed compendium of knots, splices and knotting challenges for every day - beautifully produced and lots of fun, but filled with all the information you could wish for on essential and more advanced knots.

A jam-packed compendium of knots, splices and knotting challenges for every day - beautifully produced and lots of fun, but filled with all the information you could wish for on essential and more advanced knots.

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A Knot A Day is a beautifully produced compendium that offers you a knot challenge for every day of the year. With hundreds of knots to choose from, all colour coded by use, you can work through the book from start to finish, gradually building on your knowledge as you go, or alternatively dipping in and out for your daily knotting fix.

Covers:

  • All the essential knots
  • Useful hitches, bends, whippings, and splices
  • Handy knots for making outdoor items: plant hangers, harnesses, tree swings, rope ladders
  • Mini knot craft projects: cool keyrings, friendship bracelets, belts, mats
  • Magic 'trick' knots: escapology knots, vanishing knots, travelling knots
  • Freestyle knots: have a go at the 'thrown bowline' (an old cowboy trick)
  • Everyday fashion knots - new ways to tie your shoelaces, scarf, or even your tie!

You won't escape this book without learning something, and you won't put it down without picking up an interesting fact or useful technique. Give it a month and you’ll be a knot tying fanatic; give it a year and you’ll be a knotting supremo!

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Reviews praise A Knot A Day by Nic Compton as an engaging and visually appealing collection of knots, suitable for all ages and skill levels. It offers a new knot challenge for each day of the year, ranging from traditional to more unusual and complex knots, encouraging mastery of basic skills before advancing. The book's clear writing and excellent illustrations make it a valuable and enjoyable resource for anyone interested in learning about knots.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472985163

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 December 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Adlard Coles Nautical

Illustration: Step by step photographs and illustrations throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 828g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Nic Compton is a widely published author, journalist and photographer. Formerly the Editor of Classic Boat magazine for 5 years, he then branched out into a freelance writing career and has written 5 books for Adlard Coles Nautical: Ultimate Classic Yachts (published to great acclaim),The Anatomy of Sail, Why Sailors Can’t Swim, Iain Oughtred, and Titanic on Trial.

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