Speedy Knots: Quick & Easy Ways to Master the Basics (How to Tie Knots, Sailor Knots, Rock Climbing Knots, Rope Work, Activity Book for Kids)

Little climbers, campers, sailors, and adventurers alike will become knot-tying pros with Speedy Knots. This visual guide answers all of your knot-tying questions. Simple, straightforward language makes it easy to master the basics without getting tied up. Knot tying is a fundamental skill that will help your child through life’s adventures. Use these practical knots both indoors and out. Whether you’re going camping, fishing, or helping tie down a canoe, you’ll be able to choose the right knot for the job. This manual uses detailed, step-by-step illustrations and diagrams that make it easy to follow along. The unique format includes rope and offers a hands-on approach to learning so readers can practice each knot as they read the diagrams. Readers will master 24 essential knots, including the:

• Figure eight knot
  
• Crossing knot
  
• Trident loop
  
• Lobster buoy hitch
  
• Englishman’s loop
  
• Scaffold knot
  
• Slip knot
  
• Chain knot
  
• Running bowline
  
• Reef knot

With this guide, you will learn: how to choose, care for, and store your rope; when to use each knot; and how to tie knots safely and securely. Never get in a tangle again with Speedy Knots.