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Tag Archives: Ashley Book of Knots

Knot of the Week HD: Bowline with Backups, Overhand Loop and Stopped Loop

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Bryan Black

Having concluded with bends in our video last week, our Knot of the Week in HD continues today with the start… View Article

Posted in Loops | Tagged Ashley Book of Knots, Bowline, Bowline Backup, Bowline Double Overhand Backup, Bowline with Yosemite, Clifford Ashley, Climbing Loops, Fixed Loop, Knot of the Week HD, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW HD, Loop Knot, Loops, Overhand Loop, Stopped Loop | 3 Comments

Knot of the Week HD: Carrick Bend, Lanyard Knot and the Hunter’s Bend

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Bryan Black

We continue our recent relaunch of the Knot of the Week series, brought to you in HD, with a few of… View Article

Posted in Bends | Tagged ABOK, Ashley Book of Knots, Bends, Carrick Bend, Diamond Knot, Dr. Edward Hunter, Hunter's Bend, Knife Lanyard Knot, Knot of the Week, Knot of the Week HD, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW, KOTW HD, Lanyard Knot, Rigger's Bend | 1 Comment

Knot Tying Resources in Praise of the Humble Knot

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Bryan Black

If you’ve been reading ITS for awhile, it will come as no surprise that we’re advocates for learning the skill… View Article

Posted in Knots | Tagged Ashley Book of Knots, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, skill-set, skill-sets | 12 Comments

Knot of the Week: How to Tie an Ocean Plait Mat

Posted on June 9, 2014 by The ITS Crew

The Ocean Plait Mat, or Thump Mat was originally woven by sailors and hung at various locations around a ship… View Article

Posted in Decorative | Tagged Ashley Book of Knots, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Ocean Knot, Ocean Plait Mat, Paracord Mat, Paracord Thump Mat, Sailors Knot, Thump Mat | 3 Comments

Knot of the Week: Miller’s Knot

Posted on March 5, 2010 by The ITS Crew

Our Knot of the Week series continues today with an interesting binding knot called the Miller’s Knot. There are quite… View Article

Posted in Hitches, Knots | Tagged Ashley Book of Knots, Bag Knot, Hitches, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, Miller's Knot, Sack Knot | 1 Comment

Knot So Simple

Posted on August 30, 2009 by The ITS Crew

CBS Sunday Morning ran an excellent segment today titled “Knot So Simple.” Correspondent Serena Altschul took a look at the… View Article

Posted in Knots, Reading | Tagged ABOK, Ashley Book of Knots, CBS Sunday Morning, Clifford Ashley, International Guild of Knot Tyers, Knot Tying, Knots | 3 Comments

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