Download or read book The Book of Ornamental Knots written by John J. Hensel and published by Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers. This book was released on 1990 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.