I was wondering if there was a good book on knots. One that is good for beginners.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Mina

I can recommend The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots and Ropework by Geoffrey Budworth. Step by step instructions for over 200 knots, clear photos, plus a lot of good information on types of rope etc.

-Reg {*}

Excellent...Thank you Reg I'll look into that book!! Thanks again

Mina

Hi Mina

Try these webpages.

http://www.realknots.com/knots/index.htm

and...

http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/knotlink.htm

The first one in particular has loads of different knots and good instructions.

If you know anyone that does any climbing get them to show you these three knots:

***The reef (which you probably already know)***

***The figure eight***

***The double figure eight***

The double figure eight makes a loop which is almost impossible to open under force, but simple to open once force is removed. And with a couple of simple knots added to the end it is pretty much impossible to open by accident. It is the knot that many climbers trust their lives to. Indeed I have trusted my life to it many times. It is also real easy to learn.

Hope this helps.

David Straitjacket

Thank you!! You both have been very very helpful!

Thanks for the links.

Mina