Knots in use : knots, bends, hitches, whippings and splices

__Knots in Use__ is a bestseller amongst knotting books. A handy pocket size, it covers all the most useful and practical knots, bends, hitches, whippings and splices used everyday by anyone going to sea. Uniquely it shows at a glance both how to tie the knot, bend or hitch, and how to use it most effectively. As an added feature this new edition now includes QR codes that link to explanatory videos - a real boon for novices and experts alike. Colin Jarman's straightforward text and excellent colour photographs coupled with online video demonstrations make this a very user-friendly book - ideal for skippers, crew and the many evening class students who have relied on it over the years. __Knots in Use__ is the must-have guide for anyone going to sea. 'A bestseller among knotting books' Kelvin Hughes Cover 1 Copyright 5 Contents 5 About ropes 7 Some rope terms explained 15 1 KNOTS, BENDS AND HITCHES 19 01 Reef Knot 21 02 Slipped Reef Knot 23 03 Figure of Eight 24 04 Bowline 25 05 Round Turn and Two Half Hitches 27 06 Fisherman’s or Anchor Bend 29 07 Clove Hitch 31 08 Lighterman’s Hitch 33 09 Sheet Bend or Becket Bend 35 10 Double Sheet or Becket Bend 37 11 Rolling Hitch on a Rope 39 12 Rolling Hitch Around a Spar 41 13 Figure of Eight Loop 43 14 Constrictor Knot 45 15 Surgeon’s Knot 46 16 Carrick Bend 47 17 Sheepshank 49 18 Waggoner’s or Trucker’s Hitch 51 19 Marling Hitch 53 20 Buntline Fisherman’s Bend 54 21 Spar Hitch 55 22 Sliding Figures of Eight 56 23 Stopper 57 24 Bowline on the Bight 58 25 Spanish Bowline 59 26 Jury or Masthead Knot 61 27 Hunter’s Bend 63 Coiling Hitches 64 28 Halyard Coil 64 29 Half Hitch Coil for Stowage 65 30 Buntline or Gasket Coil 66 2 WHIPPINGS 67 01 Common Whipping 69 02 West Country Whipping 70 03 Needle and Palm Whipping 71 04 Sailmaker’s Whipping 72 05 Alternatives to Whipping 73 3 SPLICING 75 01 Short Splice 77 02 Long Splice 79 03 Three Strand Eye Splice 80 04 Multiplait Eye Splice 81 05 Stitch and Whip Eye in Plaited Rope 83 06 Laid Core Eye Splice 85 07 Braid on Braid Eye Splice 89 08 Flemish Wire Eye Splice 92 09 Multiplait to Chain Splice 94 How to use the QR Codes in this book 96 Index 97 Content: Cover Copyright Contents About ropes Some rope terms explained 1 KNOTS, BENDS AND HITCHES 01 Reef Knot 02 Slipped Reef Knot 03 Figure of Eight 04 Bowline 05 Round Turn and Two Half Hitches 06 Fisherman's or Anchor Bend 07 Clove Hitch 08 Lighterman's Hitch 09 Sheet Bend or Becket Bend 10 Double Sheet or Becket Bend 11 Rolling Hitch on a Rope 12 Rolling Hitch Around a Spar 13 Figure of Eight Loop 14 Constrictor Knot 15 Surgeon's Knot 16 Carrick Bend 17 Sheepshank 18 Waggoner's or Trucker's Hitch 19 Marling Hitch 20 Buntline Fisherman's Bend 21 Spar Hitch. 22 Sliding Figures of Eight23 Stopper 24 Bowline on the Bight 25 Spanish Bowline 26 Jury or Masthead Knot 27 Hunter's Bend Coiling Hitches 28 Halyard Coil 29 Half Hitch Coil for Stowage 30 Buntline or Gasket Coil 2 WHIPPINGS 01 Common Whipping 02 West Country Whipping 03 Needle and Palm Whipping 04 Sailmaker's Whipping 05 Alternatives to Whipping 3 SPLICING 01 Short Splice 02 Long Splice 03 Three Strand Eye Splice 04 Multiplait Eye Splice 05 Stitch and Whip Eye in Plaited Rope 06 Laid Core Eye Splice 07 Braid on Braid Eye Splice 08 Flemish Wire Eye Splice. 09 Multiplait to Chain SpliceHow to use the QR Codes in this book Index. BOATING. Knots in Use is a bestseller amongst knotting books. A handy pocket size, it covers all the most useful and practical knots, bends, hitches, whippings and splices used everyday by anyone going to sea - a unique benefit. It shows at a glance both how to tie the knot, bend or hitch, and how to use it most effectively. As an added feature this new edition now includes QR codes that link to explanatory videos - a real boon for novices and experts alike. Colin Jarman's straightforward text and excellent colour photographs coupled with online video demonstrations make this a very user-friendly book - ideal for skippers, crew and the many evening class students who have relied on it over the years. Knots in Use is the must-have guide for anyone going to sea. 'A bestseller among knotting books' Kelvin Hughes Knots In Use Is A Bestseller Amongst Knotting Books. Bite-sized And Accessible, It Covers All The Most Useful And Practical Knots, Bends, Hitches, Whippings And Splices Used Everyday By Anyone Going To Sea - A Unique Benefit. It Shows At A Glance Both How To Tie The Knot, Bend Or Hitch, And How To Use It Most Effectively. As An Added Feature This New Edition Now Includes Qr Codes That Link To Explanatory Videos - A Real Boon For Novices And Experts Alike. Colin Jarman's Straightforward Text And Excellent Colour Photographs Coupled With Online Video Demonstrations Make This A Very User-friendly Book - Ideal For Skippers, Crew And The Many Evening Class Students Who Have Relied On It Over The Years. Knots In Use Is The Must-have Guide For Anyone Going To Sea. 'a Bestseller Among Knotting Books' Kelvin Hughes Knots In Use Is A Bestseller Amongst Knotting Books. Bite-sized And Accessible, It Covers All The Most Useful And Practical Knots, Bends, Hitches, Whippings And Splices Used Everyday By Anyone Going To Sea - A Unique Benefit. It Shows At A Glance Both How To Tie The Knot, Bend Or Hitch, And How To Use It Most Effectively. As An Added Feature This New Enhanced Ebook Edition Now Includes Embedded Explanatory Videos - A Real Boon For Novices And Experts Alike. Colin Jarman's Straightforward Text And Excellent Colour Photographs Coupled With Video Demonstrations Make This A Very User-friendly Book - Ideal For Skippers, Crew And The Many Evening Class Students Who Have Relied On It Over The Years. Knots In Use Is The Must-have Guide For Anyone Going To Sea. 'a Bestseller Among Knotting Books' Kelvin Hughes