Knots: The essential step-by-step guide for knot tying from beginner to advanced (Collins Gem) Paperback – 7 Feb. 2005

This is, as you can see from the photos of another reviewer, a very clear and easy to follow little book so i find it very helpful. Just a shame it does not include sone of the basic splices.

Small, informative with loads of pictures to help you learn, easy to carry.

Decent beginner's guide on how to tie some basic knots. It provides step-by-step photos/instructions and multiple knot variations in some cases, e.g. bowline, double bowline. It also briefly explains what the knot's used for.There's a section on decorative knots at the end which I mostly didn't bother with, but learned all the rest so the instructions work.It probably goes without saying that no string/rope of any kind is included with the book so you may have to buy some as well. Couldn't possibly advise what's best although I can tell you that I used a length of about 80cms of webtex para cord which is relatively cheap and worked fine, though ends start to become frayed after a while. It's so cheap though, you can just cut the ends off or cut another length without losing any sleep.I found I needed to practise tying new knots about 5 times before I stood a chance of remembering how to do it.The book's fun, a good travelling companion, and could actually be useful one day; of course definitely useful if you're due to go camping or on expedition somewhere.I'd definitely recommend this book to children aged ~9 upwards, and of course adults with a leaning toward this kind of thing(if they like Ray Mears, they'll probably like this!).One of the more applicable/useful Collins gem books in my opinion.

I really like the collins gem books I have quite a few now. I love the small size, well presented pages and illustrations.I'm into bushcraft, camping setting up tarps and outdoors activities.I bought this just to get a few ideas on different knots I could use.I could even take it with me camping as it's small and takes up little room or weight.If your looking to learn a few more knots then this is a good little book.I think it's well set out and the illustrations are easy to follow compared to other books on knots I've read.

i purchased this book and was quite impressed with it, it is however very small in size, approx 4inches by 3 inches. this ended up being an asset as you can easily fit it in your pocket. the book is easy to follow and has many different types of knots both practical and ornamental. you can not be robbed at this price and everyone should have the basics of tying good knots for a variety of different occasions. when the girlfriend wont let you watch the football for instance!!

The book itself is easy to read with plenty of pictures, and of good quality and a nice size to either put in your pocket or in a pocket in your backpack.The reason I have given it 3 stars is because I was expecting a wide range of different knots. Unfortunately (in my opinion) it only gives a few selected common knots but with different variations of that particular knot.I'm a little disappointed but I will keep it as I'm sure it'll come in handy, and as I mentioned, it is a lovely little book, well made and easy to follow.

Excellent book. Clear and easy instruction or tying many knots.

A wide range of knots are presented with clear photographs of how to tie them.