{"product_id":"marlinspike-sailors-knots-and-crafts-barbara-merry-9780071789981","title":"Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts: A Step-By-Step Guide to Tying Classic Sailor's Knots to Create, Adorn, and Show Off","description":"Discover the dozens of nautically flavored craft projects you can make with rope  \u003cp\u003eYou will be surprised by the fancy projects you can make with a square knot, a double-French hitching, or four-strand braids (a dog collar, a tool grip, and a decorated picture frame, respectively)  You can also tie the sailor's Turk's Head knot into a bracelet and morph a monkey's fist knot into a doorstop or a fun toy for your dog. Marine artisan Barbara Merry, an expert in artistic marlinspike seamanship skills, shows you how with \u003ci\u003eMarlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts\u003c\/i\u003e. With the help of her expert guidance, you can create more than 30 ropework projects that will add a nautical touch to your boat, RV, camp, or home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere are just a few projects you can create with \u003ci\u003eMarlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Companionway treads * Gear hammock for your bunk * Decorated carafe * Canvas ditty bag * Water bottle carrier * Manila doormat * Zipper pull * Swing hammock for your backyard * Key fob * Checkerboard * Reusable net shopping bag * Eyeglass case * Ring toss * and more\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon't worry if you have never worked with rope in this way before--Barbara will take you step-by-step through the process, from choosing and measuring materials to putting the final touches on your nautical project. Projects are suitable for scout troops or afterschool activities as well \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Barbara Merry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0071789987\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071789981\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e International Marine Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/12\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.84h x 8.53w x 0.21d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara Merry\u003c\/b\u003e, an internationally acclaimed marlinspike artist, is THE sailor's artist. Her booth is popular at wooden boat shows, and she has done much in recent years to encourage the use of earth-friendly materials in today's ropework. Barbara is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Splicing Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, now in its third edition. Barbara is founder and owner of The Marlinspike Artist. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbara Merry","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44046296613119,"sku":"9780071789981","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_85771556-085b-431b-85a5-7479e7176930.jpg?v=1684983770","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/marlinspike-sailors-knots-and-crafts-barbara-merry-9780071789981","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}