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The ultimate book of decorative knots / Lindsey Philpott.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York, NY : Skyhorse Pub., 2010.Description: xi, 627 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 1602392420
  • 9781602392427 :
Other title:
  • Decorative knots
Subject(s):
Contents:
Getting started -- Materials, methods, measurements, and tools -- Flat knots -- Braids and plaits -- Sinnets -- Covering knots -- Purely decorative knots -- Netting and woven knots -- Turk's head knots -- Knob knots -- Ornamental knots.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 746.422 P571 Available 33111006339457
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

All knots are useful, but many can also be very beautiful. Here, Lindsey Philpott sets out to provide the most comprehensive, useful, and attractive book of decorative knots from around the world. Readers will learn the materials, methods, measurements, and tools needed to tie dozens of beautiful knots. Flat knots, round knots, square knots, covering knots--you name it, and this book has it. From braids to plaits to sinnets, here are step-by-step instructions accompanied by full-color photographs for the knot tyer's reference. A handy reference book or a beautiful gift, this is an essential addition to every knot enthusiast's library.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Getting started -- Materials, methods, measurements, and tools -- Flat knots -- Braids and plaits -- Sinnets -- Covering knots -- Purely decorative knots -- Netting and woven knots -- Turk's head knots -- Knob knots -- Ornamental knots.

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