Decorative knot explained

A decorative or ornamental knot (also fancy knot^[1]) is an often complex knot exhibiting repeating patterns. A decorative knot is generally a knot that not only has practical use but is also known for its aesthetic or ornamental qualities.^[2] Often originating from maritime use, "decorative knots are not only serviceable and functional but also enhance the ship-shape appearance of any vessel."^[3] Decorative knots may be used alone or in combination,^[4] and may consist of single or multiple strands.^{[5] [6]}

Coxcombing is decorative knotwork performed by sailors during the Age of Sail to dress-up, protect, or help identify specific items and parts of ships and boats.

List

This is an alphabetical list of decorative knots.

External links

Coxcombing:

• http://www.frayedknotarts.com/wheel.html
• http://www.morethanknots.com/Hitching_files/Hitch_1.html

Notes and References

1. Book: Owen, Peter . The Book of Decorative Knots . 2010-02-18 . 1994 . Globe Pequot . 978-1-55821-304-3 . 6.
2. https://books.google.com/books?id=lnr-ATR5po4C&dq=decorative+knot&pg=PA125 Owen (1994), p.125.
3. Owen (1994), p.11.
4. Owen, Peter (2003). The Ultimate Book of Knots: More Than Two-Hundred Practical and Decorative Knots, p.493. Globe Pequot. .
5. Penn, Randy (2004). The Everything Knots Book: Step-By-Step Instructions for Tying Any Knot, p.189. Everything Books. .
6. Randall, Peter (2012). The Craft of the Knot: From Fishing Knots to Bowlines and Bends, a Practical Guide to Knot Tying and Usage, p.29. Adams Media. .