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vi ThE ulTImATE bOOK Of DECORATIVE KNOTS

because no single book could possibly effectively In the beginning of this book I provide a brief
show all decorative knots that could be made. history of knotting. You will also find information
There are as many classifications of decorative about the tools and materials used to craft
knots as there are individual knots. To simplify decorative knots. At the end of the book I have
things, I have classified knots into the following included a chapter of projects that put a few of the
general types: many decorative knots in this book to use. Try them
and practise what you’ve learned in these pages.
Flat knots Braids & Plaits You may be able to use this information to create
your own individual style, and even a few new knots,
Sinnets Covering Knots helping to ensure the continuation of this growing
art.
Purely Decorative Netting and Woven

Turk’s Head Knob Knots

Ornamental Knots

Opening page of The Ashley Book of Knots, published originally
by Doubleday Doran Co. The drawing, along with thousands of
others in the book, was made by Ashley himself.