Alaska Museum of Fancy Knots
Page through this gallery of complex knots, link to other knot pages, and find out about upcoming events for knot-tyers.
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Lofts/5182/ |
Animated Knots
English scout troop provides graphic explanations for tying a host of useful knots. Also includes a section of knot terminology.
http://www.mistral.co.uk/42brghtn/knots/index.html |
Australian Scouts - Index of Knots
Find a directory of useful knots and knot-related links. Visitors will find each knot is explained with diagrams and text.
http://www.scouts.asn.au/knot_idx.html |
Grant's Guide To Fishing Knots
View a page of fishing knot images and instructions, with examples that include the hangman, spider hitch, and surgeon's knot.
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~fnq/fishing/index.html |
Grays of Kilsyth - Fishing Knots
Provides a series of clearly illustrated fly fishing knots, including step-by-step details on how to make each one.
http://www.graysofkilsyth.com/fishing.htm |
International Guild of Knot Tyers
The organization promotes the art of knot tying. Information about the guild and how to become a member.
http://www.webshirt.com/IGKT/ |
International Guild of Knot Tyers - Texas Branch
Knot-tyers and enthusiasts will find books available for order, a directory of knot links, and club contacts.
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Trails/2825/ |
International String Figure Association
Nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving string figure making. Find out about publications, the email discussion group, and membership.
http://www.isfa.org/ |
Knot Board, The
Read questions pertaining to knot tying, post questions, and provide answers. Topics may include events, and when to use certain knots.
http://venus.beseen.com/boardroom/t/15890/ |
KnotPlot Site, The
Presents a rich display of vivid knot images. Content includes Celtic knots, fancy knots, and related links.
http://www.cs.ubc.ca/nest/imager/contributions/scharein/Knot... |
Knots on the Web
List of links to knotting pages on the Web. Links are divided into knot tying, theory and art.
http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/knotlink.htm |
Knotting Dictionary of Kdnnet, The
Beginners can learn how to tie common knots that are primarily used in scouting. In English and Swedish.
http://www.korpegard.nu/knot/ |
MSN Encarta - Knots and Ropework
Sailors and knot aficionados alike can read about square knots, figure eights, bowlines, and slip knots from this encyclopedia article.
http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?ti=021DB000 |
rec.crafts.knots FAQ
Have all those burning knot questions answered at this site, find out about other Internet knot resources, periodicals, and meet other knotters.
http://www.msen.com/~pwmeek/knots/knot-faq.html |
Rope Works
Book preview includes some historical background about knot-tying, instructions for creating the knot of the month, and ordering instructions.
http://www.northnet.org/ropeworks/ |
Ropers Knots Page
Range of knots for sailing, climbing and other sports. Knots are arranged by type and include clear instructions.
http://huizen.dds.nl/~erpprs/kne/kroot.htm |
SchoonerMan - Rope Locker
Click though this extensive directory of maritime knot sites. Includes info about rope for rigging, and books about ropes.
http://www.schoonerman.com/rope.htm |
Six Exploding Knots
Learn how to tie knots that untie easily without tangling. Get instructions for such knots as the sliding sheet bend and the figure eight.
http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/writing/explode.htm |
Some Useful Knots
Find a small selection of MPEG movie clips which demonstrate how to tie some basic knots used by sailors.
http://www.pcmp.caltech.edu/~tobi/knots/ |
ThinkQuest - Animated Boy Scout Knots
Boy Scout Troop 700 offers instructions for tying a number of useful knots. Learn how to create bowlines, clove hitches, and timber hitches.
http://library.thinkquest.org/3599/virtual5.htm |
ThinkQuest - Knot Theory
Learn about a branch of topology that deals with bending, twisting, stretching and shrinking objects without changing their properties.
http://library.thinkquest.org/12295/ |
Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down: The Legend of Knots
Directory of knots that demonstrate mathematical principles. View knot diagrams and try knot riddles.
http://www.math.cuhk.edu.hk/publect/lecture4/ |
Types of Knots
View photos and read descriptions of different knot types, knot usage, and how knots like the Bachmann and the Prusik may be formed.
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/7944/knots.htm |
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