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Knots & Splices
 Websites presented in alphabetical order A Heavenly Hammock 
 Illustrated instructions for weaving your own backyard hammock. Describes how to tie the required knots (square knot, weaver's knot, half hitch, lark's head knot, and a plain overhand knot), cast on, weave the rows (with twine), mount, and hang the hammock. From Mother Earth News magazine. http://www.motherearthnews.com/Nature-Community/1982-05-01/A-Heavenly-Hammock.aspx Topics: Crafts, Home & Housing Last updated Aug 19, 2008 Ian's Shoelace Site
"How many possible ways are there to lace an average shoe?" The author presents nearly two dozen methods he considers "worthy of devoting the time required to create instructions." Includes illustrations, and information about shoelace knots, aiglet ("the plastic or metal sleeves at the ends of shoelaces") repair, and shoelace length formulas. http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ Topics: Crafts, Fashion, Games & Puzzles, Hobbies, Humor, Nonfiction by Genre, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 25, 2007 Knots
This page has animated demonstrations of how to tie over a dozen different sailor's knots. Created by a British sailing club. http://www.tollesburysc.co.uk/Knots/Knots_gallery.htm Topics: Crafts, Games & Puzzles, Hobbies Last updated Sep 14, 2006 Knots on the Web
This well-organized page is a directory of knot tying, mathematical knot theory, and knot art Web sites. Tying links include knots for sailing, fishing, scouting, climbing, caving rope rescue, and making hammocks; information about rope and cordage; and instructions for tying neckties. Knot art mainly focuses on Celtic knotwork but also includes Chinese knotting, knot sculpture, graphics, and clip art. Knot theory links include an online textbook, a children's tutorial, knot tables, and links to other collections of sites. http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/knotlink.htm Topics: Crafts, Games & Puzzles, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Feb 10, 2003 |
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