A new colour reference book that includes knots, turns, bends and hitches together with decorative knots, plaits, sennits and mats. Full explanations are given of the different types of rope and rope construction, with over 250 entries and as many step-by-step illustrations. This is a complete hands-on guide and a must for both sailor and angler, in addition to being an invaluable and handy volume for the macramé practitioner as well as those being introduced to the subject.