This entertaining, easy-to-follow, and eminently practical book will equip young readers with skills to last them a lifetime. It's also a great beginner's guide for outdoorsy adults. Among the beautifully illustrated step-by-step projects you'll find:• useful knots for sailing • clever knots for camping• handy knots for the home• and other knots that are simply a pleasure to tie! This visual guide is packed with 50 clearly illustrated projects, including variations on the most famous examples. It also contains intriguing facts about the long history of tying, and recommended uses. Discover a time-honoured and rewarding hobby and essential life skill with wide and varied applications. A fantastic gift for readers aged 8+.