"Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts" by Barbara Merry
A Step-by-Step Guide to Tying Classic Sailor's Knots
You'll be surprised by the fancy projects you can make with a square knot, a double-French hitch, or four-strand braids (a dog collar, a tool grip, and a decorated picture frame, respectively). You can also tie a Turk's head into a bracelet and morph a monkey's fist into a doorstop or a fun toy for your dog. Marine artisan Barbara Merry shows you how with Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts. With her expert guidance, you can create more than 30 rope-work projects that will add a nautical touch to your boat, RV, camp or home.