Books

Books Available on the Subject of Knots,
With over 500 books available about knots and knotting ranging from how to tie your tie to the practical knots used by trades people in a variety of industries around the world, sailors, fishermen, waggoners, steepljacks, climbers, farmers just to mention a few, you will find every knot and how to tie it in one of these books. Eventually examples of from every class of known knot will be on this site. Below you will find a selection of titles available that I have personally used. If you would like to view or purchase any of the books listed here, just click on the image and you will be taken to Amazon.co.uk who will take your order for the book(s) of your choice.
The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford W Ashley Book Type Comes as either hardback or paperback.
Hardback Paperback	The Ashley Book of Knots is perhaps one of the most comprehensive books available on the subject of knots and knotting. This book covers both the ordinary and the unusual subject of knots. As a definative book of knots using traditional materials available at the time it was written, it is peerless. Over 3800 knots are depicted ranging from traditional seamanship to surgical, farmers to steeljacks, the cotton industry to car manufacture. If you are looking for specific knots this is the place to start. Users Beginners to Professional. Illustrations Comprehensive line drawings & some black & white photo plates.
The Colour Book of Knots by Floris Hin Book Type Available as hardback only.
Hardback	Floris Hin has illustrated this book very well with colour photographs showing steps on how to tie a range of knots associated with cruising and racing yachtsmen. There is also a section showing suitable tools for use while working knots. Users Cruising and racing yachtsmen's refference. Illustrations Colour Photographs
The Hamlyn Book of Knots Geffory Budworth Book Type Available as hardback only.
Hardback	Geffory Budworth One of the worlds leading experts on knots has written a number of books on the subject of konts. In this book he shows a selection of practical knots for climbing, fishing and sailing. Each knot has a step by step guide to show how to tie the knot and a guide for the uses each knot can be put too. Users Climbers, fishermen and Sailor's refference. Illustrations Colour Photographs
The Hamlyn Book of Knots Ornamental & Useful Geffory Budworth Book Type Available as hardback only.
Hardback	Geffory Budworth One of the worlds leading experts on knots has written a number of books on the subject of konts. In this book he shows a selection of practical and ornamental knots with full instructions on how to achive the best results. Each knot has a step by step guide to show how to tie the knot and a guide on how obtain the maximum decorative effect. Users Decorative Knotting refference for advanced knot tyers. Illustrations Colour Photographs
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Books Available on the Subject of Knots,

With over 500 books available about knots and knotting ranging from how to tie your tie to the practical knots used by trades people in a variety of industries around the world, sailors, fishermen, waggoners, steepljacks, climbers, farmers just to mention a few, you will find every knot and how to tie it in one of these books. Eventually examples of from every class of known knot will be on this site.

Below you will find a selection of titles available that I have personally used. If you would like to view or purchase any of the books listed here, just click on the image and you will be taken to Amazon.co.uk who will take your order for the book(s) of your choice.

The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford W Ashley

Book Type Comes as either hardback or paperback.

Hardback

Paperback

The Ashley Book of Knots is perhaps one of the most comprehensive books available on the subject of knots and knotting. This book covers both the ordinary and the unusual subject of knots. As a definative book of knots using traditional materials available at the time it was written, it is peerless. Over 3800 knots are depicted ranging from traditional seamanship to surgical, farmers to steeljacks, the cotton industry to car manufacture. If you are looking for specific knots this is the place to start.

Users Beginners to Professional.

Illustrations Comprehensive line drawings & some black & white photo plates.

The Colour Book of Knots by Floris Hin

Book Type Available as hardback only.

Hardback

Floris Hin has illustrated this book very well with colour photographs showing steps on how to tie a range of knots associated with cruising and racing yachtsmen. There is also a section showing suitable tools for use while working knots.

Users Cruising and racing yachtsmen's refference.

Illustrations Colour Photographs

The Hamlyn Book of Knots Geffory Budworth

Book Type Available as hardback only.

Hardback

Geffory Budworth One of the worlds leading experts on knots has written a number of books on the subject of konts. In this book he shows a selection of practical knots for climbing, fishing and sailing. Each knot has a step by step guide to show how to tie the knot and a guide for the uses each knot can be put too.

Users Climbers, fishermen and Sailor's refference.

Illustrations Colour Photographs

The Hamlyn Book of Knots Ornamental & Useful Geffory Budworth

Book Type Available as hardback only.

Hardback

Geffory Budworth One of the worlds leading experts on knots has written a number of books on the subject of konts. In this book he shows a selection of practical and ornamental knots with full instructions on how to achive the best results. Each knot has a step by step guide to show how to tie the knot and a guide on how obtain the maximum decorative effect.

Users Decorative Knotting refference for advanced knot tyers.

Illustrations Colour Photographs

If you are looking for a specific title enter the name of the book in the search facility below, or if there is a title you like the look of click on it and a pop up window will open with all the relevant details.