Geoffrey Budworth

 

Budworth, with over 50 years of knot tying experience, has created a step-by-step masterpiece with over 200 different knots, bends, hitches, loops, plaits and whippings.

Throughout the encyclopedia fascinating facts about the history and origins of knots, from the Neolithic age when the reef knots, clove hitch and running noose where used, through to the most up-to-date knots and knotting techniques are revealed. Clear photographs show in detail each stage of tying every knot along with a visibly identified category from angling and boating to caving and general purpose.