Marlinspike Sailor's Arts and Crafts : A Step-by-Step Guide to Tying Classic Sailor's Knots to Create, Adorn, and Show Off

Enjoy doing dozens of decorative projects based on the sailor's art of ropeworkDecorative ropework, also known as fanciwork, comes ashore in Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts Inside you will learn how to make all manner of cool, sailorly items: hammocks, block mats, companionway or stair treads, sailor's bracelets, hammock bags for carrying fruits, etc., tool covers, stanchion or porch railing covers, decorated grommets for hanging towels, water bottle or wine carafe covers. Written by ropework expert Barbara Merry, the book includes projects to adorn the house, camp, motor home or office—or even a boat! Even if you are new to the art, you can sit down with this book and within an hour have created something that shows your sailor's skills, even if you have never set foot on the deck of a sailboat. The step-by-step instructions and graphics are laid out in clean, easy-to-follow spreads.With the help of her expert guidance, you can create more than 30 ropework projects that will add a nautical touch to your boat, RV, camp, or home. Here are just a few projects you can create with Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts: * Companionway treads * Gear hammock for your bunk * Decorated carafe * Canvas ditty bag * Water bottle carrier * Manila doormat * Zipper pull * Swing hammock for your backyard * Key fob * Checkerboard * Reusable net shopping bag * Eyeglass case * Ring toss * and more Don’t worry if you have never worked with rope in this way before--Barbara will take you step-by-step through the process, from choosing and measuring materials to putting the final touches on your nautical project. Projects are suitable for scout troops or afterschool activities as well! Discover the dozens of nautically flavored craft projects you can make with rope! You will be surprised by the fancy projects you can make with a square knot, a double-French hitching, or four-strand braids (a dog collar, a tool grip, and a decorated picture frame, respectively)! You can also tie the sailor's Turk's Head knot into a bracelet and morph a monkey's fist knot into a doorstop or a fun toy for your dog. Marine artisan Barbara Merry, an expert in artistic marlinspike seamanship skills, shows you how with Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts . With the help of her expert guidance, you can create more than 30 ropework projects that will add a nautical touch to your boat, RV, camp, or home. Here are just a few projects you can create with Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts : Companionway treads * Gear hammock for your bunk * Decorated carafe * Canvas ditty bag * Water bottle carrier * Manila doormat * Zipper pull * Swing hammock for your backyard * Key fob * Checkerboard * Reusable net shopping bag * Eyeglass case * Ring toss * and more Don't worry if you have never worked with rope in this way before—Barbara will take you step-by-step through the process, from choosing and measuring materials to putting the final touches on your nautical project. Projects are suitable for scout troops or afterschool activities as well! **Enjoy doing dozens of decorative projects based on the sailor's art of ropework** Decorative ropework, also known as fanciwork, comes ashore in __Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts__ Inside you will learn how to make all manner of cool, sailorly items: hammocks, block mats, companionway or stair treads, sailor's bracelets, hammock bags for carrying fruits, etc., tool covers, stanchion or porch railing covers, decorated grommets for hanging towels, water bottle or wine carafe covers. Written by ropework expert Barbara Merry, the book includes projects to adorn the house, camp, motor home or office—or even a boat! Even if you are new to the art, you can sit down with this book and within an hour have created something that shows your sailor's skills, even if you have never set foot on the deck of a sailboat! - Step-by-step instructions and graphics laid out in clean, easy-to-follow spreads - More than 30 core projects, with ideas and... Helps you learn how to make all manner of cool, sailorly items: hammocks, block mats, companion way or stair treads, sailor's bracelets, hammock bags for carrying fruits, and more, tool covers, stanchion or porch railing covers, decorated grommets for hanging towels, water bottle or wine carafe covers