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Actions Displays	Book of Ornamental Knots : A New Form of the Macrame Art Remove from selection Add to selection TitleThe Book of Ornamental Knots : A New Form of the Macrame Art Author John Hensel (author)‎ John Hensel (photographer)‎ Place of publicationNew York PublisherCharles Scribner’s sons Year of publication1973 Pagination176 p. IllustrationsIllus., black and white photographs Dimensions20.5 x 26.6 cm Materialbook Class numberTT840 .H46 1973 ISBN0-684-15566-4 NotesThe International Guild of Knot Tyers Collection Subjectknots and splices, handicraft, ropes, macramé, sailors A perfect introduction to the art of ornamental ropework, this book is clear, precise, and practical. It includes step-by-step instructions for the basic knot of this branch of the art, the Carrick Bend. From this knot and its many variations, the beginning knot enthusiast can make many practical and decorative items from belts to sandals, from pocketbooks to tie clips. The author's lucid directions and the more than 600 photographs make this approach to knotting extremely helpful to beginners.

TitleThe Book of Ornamental Knots : A New Form of the Macrame Art

Author

Place of publicationNew York

Year of publication1973

Pagination176 p.

IllustrationsIllus., black and white photographs

Dimensions20.5 x 26.6 cm

Materialbook

Class numberTT840 .H46 1973

ISBN0-684-15566-4

NotesThe International Guild of Knot Tyers Collection

A perfect introduction to the art of ornamental ropework, this book is clear, precise, and practical. It includes step-by-step instructions for the basic knot of this branch of the art, the Carrick Bend. From this knot and its many variations, the beginning knot enthusiast can make many practical and decorative items from belts to sandals, from pocketbooks to tie clips. The author's lucid directions and the more than 600 photographs make this approach to knotting extremely helpful to beginners.