Knots
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For some time, I have been practicing tying knots using small length of rope. Its' kind of relaxing in a "twisted" sort of way. Animated Knots by Grog | Learn how to tie knots with step-by-step animation[^] https://news.iu.edu/college/live/news/37761-out-of-the-classroom-and-into-space-mathematics [^]
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Many years ago this tome was in my collection. I do not now know its disposition. Perhaps it is packed away somewhere. If I could I would happily provide it to you gratis. https://www.amazon.ca/Ashley-Book-Knots-Practical-Knot-What/dp/0385040253[^] "If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?" - George Carlin
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I spent a fair while over the years working at the pointy end of various offshore racing yachts. Haven't stepped aboard one in 20 years, but I can still tie a bowline without looking. Tied a couple yesterday actually. VB cord to tie up plants.
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Finally! A good use for VB! :laugh:
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Many years ago this tome was in my collection. I do not now know its disposition. Perhaps it is packed away somewhere. If I could I would happily provide it to you gratis. https://www.amazon.ca/Ashley-Book-Knots-Practical-Knot-What/dp/0385040253[^] "If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?" - George Carlin
130$ :omg: :wtf: Does the book do the knots for you or what?
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For some time, I have been practicing tying knots using small length of rope. Its' kind of relaxing in a "twisted" sort of way. Animated Knots by Grog | Learn how to tie knots with step-by-step animation[^] https://news.iu.edu/college/live/news/37761-out-of-the-classroom-and-into-space-mathematics [^]
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day" Badfinger
cool link. Thank you There are two that I do more or less by instinct, because of the car trailer. But I will ditch and replace them with some I have seen in the web, as far as I learn them.
M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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For some time, I have been practicing tying knots using small length of rope. Its' kind of relaxing in a "twisted" sort of way. Animated Knots by Grog | Learn how to tie knots with step-by-step animation[^] https://news.iu.edu/college/live/news/37761-out-of-the-classroom-and-into-space-mathematics [^]
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day" Badfinger
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I spent a fair while over the years working at the pointy end of various offshore racing yachts. Haven't stepped aboard one in 20 years, but I can still tie a bowline without looking. Tied a couple yesterday actually. VB cord to tie up plants.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
This be me. I can tie a bowline without looking at it. That along with a taught line hitch, Trumpet knot and your standard square knot. There really isn't anything I can't tie up/do with rope. The bowline is about the most versatile though.
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For some time, I have been practicing tying knots using small length of rope. Its' kind of relaxing in a "twisted" sort of way. Animated Knots by Grog | Learn how to tie knots with step-by-step animation[^] https://news.iu.edu/college/live/news/37761-out-of-the-classroom-and-into-space-mathematics [^]
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day" Badfinger
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Many years ago this tome was in my collection. I do not now know its disposition. Perhaps it is packed away somewhere. If I could I would happily provide it to you gratis. https://www.amazon.ca/Ashley-Book-Knots-Practical-Knot-What/dp/0385040253[^] "If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?" - George Carlin
I learned a lot of useful stuff from that many years back, from a library copy. My wife got me a copy last year for a gift. It's not just informative re how to tie the knots, but the stories and explanations of what each is used for. A bit of science in it too. Totally worth it (though I think you can get a good condition copy of it for a better price) Best!
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And the problem with that is ... what? My daughter has become an expert knitter, and she's teaching me how to crochet. I'm learning as a way to improve my dexterity in the wake of arthritis, vision defects, and minor tremors due to medication.
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And the problem with that is ... what? My daughter has become an expert knitter, and she's teaching me how to crochet. I'm learning as a way to improve my dexterity in the wake of arthritis, vision defects, and minor tremors due to medication.
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I'm learning as a way to improve my dexterity in the wake of arthritis, vision defects, and minor tremors due to medication.
And that's a really good idea. My father makes Sudoku to train focus / concentration and short term memory (he is 84)
M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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Gary Wheeler wrote:
I'm learning as a way to improve my dexterity in the wake of arthritis, vision defects, and minor tremors due to medication.
And that's a really good idea. My father makes Sudoku to train focus / concentration and short term memory (he is 84)
M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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And that's a really good idea.
Thanks :) . The OP's post got my knickers in a bit of a twist :-O.
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I learned a lot of useful stuff from that many years back, from a library copy. My wife got me a copy last year for a gift. It's not just informative re how to tie the knots, but the stories and explanations of what each is used for. A bit of science in it too. Totally worth it (though I think you can get a good condition copy of it for a better price) Best!
Even if you do not plan to learn to make all these knots: You can enjoy Ashley as a book of art. The drawings are beautiful - he was a true artist in his use of the pen as well as in his use of the ropes.
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Thanks for the link, always have trouble tying simple knots. I'm knot good at knots.
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For some time, I have been practicing tying knots using small length of rope. Its' kind of relaxing in a "twisted" sort of way. Animated Knots by Grog | Learn how to tie knots with step-by-step animation[^] https://news.iu.edu/college/live/news/37761-out-of-the-classroom-and-into-space-mathematics [^]
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day" Badfinger
A very useful skill...[^] (very funny Winnie the Pooh moment) :laugh:
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And the problem with that is ... what? My daughter has become an expert knitter, and she's teaching me how to crochet. I'm learning as a way to improve my dexterity in the wake of arthritis, vision defects, and minor tremors due to medication.
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Gary Wheeler wrote:
And the problem with that is ... what?
I re-read my message, and I fail to identify any allusion to any sort of "problem".
Hmm. I'm guilty of assuming you're male, and most guys think knitting/crocheting are feminine crafts. I'm used to getting odd looks when I mention it. My apologies.
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Hmm. I'm guilty of assuming you're male, and most guys think knitting/crocheting are feminine crafts. I'm used to getting odd looks when I mention it. My apologies.
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delete this;You've correctly assumed I'm male (let's not get into the pronouns thing) :-) and you're also correct in assuming most guys think of those as primarily female activities - because it's absolutely true. That doesn't mean in any way however that a male with that skill set is somehow "wrong". Being wrong for knowing something? Wut? It *is* a skill I admire - I have zero knowledge on the topic, and (as a software developer thinking in terms of repeating patterns) I find it fascinating. I've always figured someone *might* be able to teach me how to knit something into a straight line, but how you then turn this into a shirt or a sock or a tuque is just something that still blows my mind. :-) Crocheted table centerpieces, with those intricate patterns? That's insane. And when you stop and think about it, at a fundamental level, I'd make the argument that learning how to tie knots has to be similar to very, very low-entry level knitting. Isn't it? That's where I was going with my initial post (although probably in a completely inept way).
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You've correctly assumed I'm male (let's not get into the pronouns thing) :-) and you're also correct in assuming most guys think of those as primarily female activities - because it's absolutely true. That doesn't mean in any way however that a male with that skill set is somehow "wrong". Being wrong for knowing something? Wut? It *is* a skill I admire - I have zero knowledge on the topic, and (as a software developer thinking in terms of repeating patterns) I find it fascinating. I've always figured someone *might* be able to teach me how to knit something into a straight line, but how you then turn this into a shirt or a sock or a tuque is just something that still blows my mind. :-) Crocheted table centerpieces, with those intricate patterns? That's insane. And when you stop and think about it, at a fundamental level, I'd make the argument that learning how to tie knots has to be similar to very, very low-entry level knitting. Isn't it? That's where I was going with my initial post (although probably in a completely inept way).
dandy72 wrote:
That doesn't mean in any way however that a male with that skill set is somehow "wrong"
I've been fascinated with knitting/crochet since I was a little kid. My great-grandmother crocheted a lot, and she taught my mother. Ironically, my daughter learned both from her mother-in-law, and is now teaching me.
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