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3,900 Knots, Plain and Fancy; THE ASHLEY BOOK OF KNOTS. By Clifford W. Ashley. Illustrated with 7,000 drawings by the author. 620 pp. New York: Doubleday, Doran & Co. $7.50.

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The Timeless Allure of the Art of Knots

Last year, I wrote an article for T about, of all things, knots. To report the piece, I traveled to the Museum of Knots and Sailors’ Ropework in Ipswich, England. I also spent hours leafing though ...
Hyperallergic

The Artist Who Preserved the Vanishing Technology of Knots

Thou Shalt Knot at the New Bedford Whaling Museum celebrates the legacy of Clifford W. Ashley, artist and author of the most influential book on knots. “It’s the most famous knot book ever created, ...
Outside

Knots to Learn for More Fun and Safety in the Mountains

There’s an old saying: “If you don’t know a knot, tie a lot.” It’s funny advice, really. Outdoor sports enthusiasts should know lots of knots, but we should know how to tie them correctly every time.