Nautical Decorative Knotwork

A decorative or ornamental knot is an often complex knot exhibiting repeating patterns.

Nautical decorative knotwork. Sold in a set of 4 2 natural and 2 unbleached white. The other great feature about this book is that it is ring bound so it stays open on the page you are working from. Serving both a practical and decorative purpose nautical knotwork was a sort after skill to have and knowledge of this craft would prove a great advantage when looking for employment onboard the square riggers of old.

Our knots complete the traditional new england nautical cottage look. By ali maheu deckhand facilities and ship s division san francisco maritime national historical park. Back to the top back up to quick navigation good luck loop a decorative knot based on the japanese knot used for forming a loop at the end of a line.

Though the word decorative. In the photo above you can see it in the last two rows below the turk s head knot at the neck of the bottle. The reason for its being considered decorative is because it can be extremely difficult to untie after tension has been applied thus it is not very.

Fenders sailor knot knotting knotwork nautical sailing sailor maritime nautical abok ropework oceanlife sonyrx100 rx100 sonyrxmoments swpa letsgetknotting. Modern uses are to wrap boat tillers and ships wheels with small diameter line to enhance the grip as well as the nautical appeal. A three strand braid the version usually used to braid hair.

I started tying knots as an 11 year old sea scout growing up on the south coast of england where i was taught basic knots and splices. Loop that uses the button knot for the stronger rope shackle. Anchors shells and knots.

Often originating from maritime use decorative knots are not only serviceable and functional but also enhance the ship shape appearance of any vessel decorative knots may be used alone or in combination and may consist of single or multiple strands. Slightly more rustic you can turn to our manila rope knots and softer colors or for the prep just go wild with classic deep colors paired with pink turquoise or purple. I grew up in the north coast california town of sea ranch and was homeschooled from kindergarten through my senior year of high school.