" 'No one came near
us for some time, and as we could hear the
sound of voices, we guessed that a great
council was taking place, and we agreed at
once to loosen the knots, so as to be in
readiness for work, as like enough they would
put a sentry over us at night.
'It was a risky thing to try, for we might
be disturbed at any minute. Still we thought
it were our only chance, so Jack set to work
with his teeth at my knots and in a quarter
of an hour had loosened them. We unbound
our thongs and then fastened them up again
so that to the eye they looked just the same
as before, but really with a jerk they would
fall off us.
'I must teach you how to do that, Harold,
some time yer may find it of use."
G.A. Henty, True to the Old Flag
Resources
Adventure
An exciting new adventure for that old bicycle, using just four knots!
The simple way to build a swing, using just two knots.
Knot Tying
Article on the ten most useful knots, according to Mother Earth News.
Ten most useful knots for the average person, with some good background info on strength of knots.
Pro-Knot sells a popular collection of knot tying cards.
This fellow really loves knot tying. His background is in Scouting.
This website will explain how to create some of the "exploding" knots, which are knots that are really easy to untie.
Knot Tying Groups
International Guild of Knot Tyers.
International Guild of Knot Tyers affiliate in Massachusetts .
Same group meeting together in Texas .
Knot tying forum .
Rope History
This site has compiled both historic natural fiber rope making films and a futuristic clip of a potentially planet changing rope application. Also a very nice section demonstrating knot tying with animation. Well worth a visit.
Books
A website set up by the author of a knot tying book, with interesting coverage of net making and finger weaving.
Nets and Crafts
U.S. Netting is a commercial company that supplies all kind of nets, including those you might consider for your play areas.
John Nelson is a rope making enthusiast, and has compiled a lot of info on hand-making rope and the long history of rope making,
Mother Earth News article about making your own hammock.
Mother Earth New article on making a macrame hammock.
How to make a Mayan hammock .
This outfit sells net needles, which you definitely will need if you decide to make a knotted net.
Rope used in Hunting
Lots of detail on the bola , used primarily in South America.
Kite Flying
When that blustery weather kicks up, visit this site and learn about the knots used to build a kite; also some good tips on how to prevent kite string tangles.
Cartoons
A Boy Scout site with some rope related cartoons .
Working with Rope
Lots of rope applications in this old reprint of farming gadgets.
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