By Stuart Grainger. Packed with the author's exquisite and highly detailed drawings of knots and knotting techniques, this book is a treasure trove of knots, hitches, bends, plaits, netting, and decorative ropework, all explained clearly and simply so that even a layman can follow in the footsteps of the traditional seaman. The author describes how to tie and use a wide variety of knots, both practical and fancy, from crown and wall knots to turks heads, and also demonstrates a wide range of decorative ropecraft designs and practical projects, ranging from mats, belts, hammocks, and rope-edged trays to table lamps, door knockers, and cuff links.