It's the end of the weeklong lesson in knots! It started as a doodler's homage to Columbus and his journey across the big bad ocean, and ended with … [Read more...]
Frayed Knot: The Cook’s Knot (For Spitting and Trussing)
The Cook's Knot, or Ring Hitch, is used in conjunction with several skewers to secure an animal over a spit when roasting. This knot, from the Ashley … [Read more...]
Frayed Knot: The Bookbinder
Today's Occupational Knot from the Ashley Book of Knots, is the Bookbinder. One upon a time, when hand-written papyrus pages were the height of … [Read more...]
I’m A Frayed Knot: A Weeklong Columbus Day Lesson in String
This week, in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. To commemorate the sheer act of sailing from Spain to the Caribbean America, I'd like to talk about … [Read more...]