Useful Tips, Terms, and Techniques for Knot Tying

By Lucy Davidson
Published on September 7, 2018
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Practicing, as with learning any skill, is essential in mastering knot tying.
Practicing, as with learning any skill, is essential in mastering knot tying.
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“40 Knots and How to Tie Them” by Lucy Davidson gives simple step by step instructions to tie knots and how to practice these new skills to create useful and decorative projects.
“40 Knots and How to Tie Them” by Lucy Davidson gives simple step by step instructions to tie knots and how to practice these new skills to create useful and decorative projects.

In 40 Knots and How to Tie Them, Lucy Davidson shows readers the ropes on tying handy knots to use as a practical tool for everything from outdoor activities to arts and crafts. Davidson uses step-by-step instructions to teach readers knots essential for camping, climbing, and sailing, and shows readers how to practice these skills to create decorative projects. This book is a brilliant combination of impressive craftsmanship and clever designs, making it perfect for creative adventurers. The following excerpt is from the Introduction, “Useful Tips,” and “Terms and Techniques.”

Tips:

  • Start simple. Tying knots comes naturally to some but not so easily to others. Start with the simpler knots in the book and then build your confidence by making one of the projects featuring the knots you’ve practiced.
  • Practice, practice, practice. Like learning any new skill, you will have to do it more than once. Tie the knot once and then again, and again, and again. I promise you it will become second nature in no time.
  • Before cutting any type of rope you should wrap a small amount of tape around it. Using a sharp knife or pair of scissors, cut down the middle of the tape. This ensures that the trimmed ends will not fray.
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