ONLINE KNOTTING RESOURCES

What follows is my list of favorite websites relating to knots and rope. There are lots more. The first three sites listed have numerous links to others, so they are a good place to begin your investigation. If you find any dead links, or would like to suggest others to add to this list, please let me know.

• Knots on the Web (Peter Suber)
  This is, without a doubt, THE place on the net to find information on knots. From scholarly discussions of knot theory, to how to tie a necktie, all the resources are here. As with any list of this size, you will frequently find dead links. Deal with it, any problems are trivial compared to the value here.
  
  
• Ropers Knots Page: Knot site on knot-work in real rope and lines.
  This is another great site for general knot information, including an alphabetical listing of knots.
  
  
• Scouting Resources - Knots
  Lots of knotting and pioneering resources from a UK scouting perspective from the excellent site: www.scoutingresources.org.uk. Includes great descriptions of lots of useful knots, as well as lashings and more.
  
  
• knots
  Martin Combs is one of the premier knotters in the US, and also supplies hard to find books and excellent quality cotton cord. This page list lots of links which he finds useful, as well as a list of suppliers who do not have a web presence.
  
  
• Best knots for fishing and outdoors
  A fun site with frequent updates and new information.
  
  
• Turks Heads and Mats
  By T J Bartruff, this is the best description I've found online for making larger size Turks Heads.
  
  
• Knots and Scouting
  This is a dutch site, with information on both scouting and knotting.
  
  
• Rope Works- A book on Ropes, Knots, Splicing and Lashing
  A site based on a scouting book of knots and knotting.
  
  
• Knotting - Resources, How To and more - Scout Knots, Knot craft, Knotting
  Another great knot site.
  
  
• Grog's Animated Knots
  Some more very nicely animated knots from Alan Grogono.
  
  
• Pioneering Projects
  I have so far avoided adding lashings to this site, but they go hand-in-hand with knotting in scouts. This site has a tremendous list of projects for lashing and knotting.
  
  
• IGKT
  The International Guild of Knot Tyers - An association of people with interests in knots and knotting techniques of all kinds. Over a thousand members worldwide. These are the serious knotters!.
  
  
• IGKT North America Branch
  The home page of the North American Branch of the International Guild of Knot Tyers.
  
  
• IGKT Pacific Americas Branch
  Another chapter of the IGKT, was formed in Southern California, in January 1997 to bring a local focus for knotters in the Western U.S., Canada and Alaska, affiliated with the Los Angeles Maritime Museum in San Pedro, California.
  
  
• IGKT Texas Branch
  The Texas Branch was formed as a chapter of the IGKT in February 1996. Membership has grown steadily and now includes members from England and Tasmania.
  
  
• Yahoo! Clubs knottyers
  An online Yahoo club for knotters. Great pictures, discussions, and more.
  
  
• Alaska Museum of Fancy Knots
  An online museum of fancy knots. Great stuff to look at.
  
  
• Dave Does Knot Work
  Some really nice examples of fancy work.
  
  
• BOOKS ON KNOTS AND TALL SHIPS
  Martin Comb's site, where you can purchase books and supplies.
  
  
• Rope HQ
  Ana amazing collection of resources and suppliersfor those interested in working with all kids of rope.
  
  
• http://www.rope-hq.com/
• Hemp Emporium - Your Online Source for Hemp Products.
  Want to work with real, old-fashioned hemp rope? Rope and many other hemp products (all legal ones) are available here.
  
  
• U-Braid-It Braiding Supply Co. -- Quality materials and helpful tools for making custom tack
  This is a good source for cord of various types, sizes, and colors. It is primarily oriented towards making horse tack, but the cord selection is excellent for other uses too.
  
  

That's my list. Suggestions for additions are always welcome.

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