The Big Book of Knots : The complete guide to over 300 knots for all uses

Author: Graham MacLachlan

Ropework, knots & macrame

Published on 18 June 2026 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 304 pages, Colour illustrations throughout and photographs for each chapter opener
236 x 156 | 700g

A practical and fun-filled compendium of over 300 knots and splices for every occasion and knotting need, from camping, sailing, climbing, archery and DIY to cooking, clothes, splicing and decorative projects.

This big and fantastically varied knot guide will help you in any situation where a knot is needed, whether you’re in the countryside, at sea, on the summits, in the city, or even at home in the kitchen.

With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, this handbook first teaches you how to master all the essential knots, and then you can move on to tackle more complex and fascinating projects in 13 wide-ranging areas, including fishing, games, sport, kite flying and music. The decorative knots section will introduce you, among other things, to macramé, braids and scoubidous.

Perfect for beginners and seasoned knot tyers alike, this guide will help you to tie the perfect knot for every circumstance and it is set to become your companion to knotting.