Open Directory - Reference: Knots
See also: This category in other languages: - Collection of knots sorted by purpose, such as securing loads or joining ropes. Includes photo diagrams, pros and cons, alternate ways of tying common knots. - Knots sorted by activity, such as boating, climbing, fishing, decoration. Features animations of knots tied in several orientations, knot uses, knot comparison, CD-ROM. - Video tutorials. Features step-by-step clips for over ten common knots including stopper knots, hitches, loops and bends. - Knots to tie shoelaces. Features illustrated and annotated techniques, knot comparison and ratings. - Discusses knots. Includes rope-making tutorial, knotting techniques, games, font. - Knotting techniques and tools. Presents animated knots, knotting knives, Turkshead knots. - Collection of knotting resources. Presents exploding knots, lists links for knotting theory, techniques, art, videos, books, software. - Ebook by A. Hyatt Verrill at Project Gutenberg. Includes chapters on cordage, simple knots, hitches, loops, splices, fancy knots. - Collection of common and less common knots. Includes drawings and user comments. - Presents over 300 knots for boating, camping, climbing and horse riding. Includes animations and discussion of knots' benefits, uses and variations. - Animated knots. Includes fishing knots, outdoor knots, boating knots, paddling knots. - Handpicked knots. Includes less common knots such as the tumble hitch, the midspan sheet bend and the cod end knot. - Video tutorials for over 70 knots. Features climbing knots, sailing knots, everyday knots and tie knots. - Stop-motion videos showing how to tie knots. Includes climbing knots, sailing knots and everyday knos. - Knot diagrams and links. Includes alphabetical index of knots, categorized links. - Knotting and pioneering. Includes animations, diagrams, PDF files of applied knotting techniques. - Animated knots contributed by users. Includes the monkey fist, buntline hitch and other knots. [Not suitable for all browsers]
