Decorative Fusion Knots: A Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide to New and Unusual Ornamental Knots Paperback – Illustrated, January 1, 2011

Whenever I am feeling knotty, I curl up with this book to learn another move. Beautiful knots and just a lot of fun to do.

I bought this book for more practical application in tying useful things. There are some good and useful knots in it, but overall it is exactly what it says, decorative knot work. The instructions are fabulously laid out and easy to follow. If you know the specific knot your want to work with, go to the you tube videos. If your looking for something unique and you don't have a name for it, this is a good place to find it. These knots can lead you to your own applications. I made a belt with the trilobite knot and it turned out great. I am sure that a lace maker could learn a lot from this book about new and unique patterns and knot tying is a great way to entertain yourself at a boring job.

As indicated by the title, the knots demonstrated in this book are decorative and beautiful. If you are looking for knots to sew to wearable art, quilts or exist as key fobs or jewelry, this is the book for you. I bought the book to add to my library of knot tying for clothing fasteners and closures... this book is a bit lax in that department, but with a little tweaking, most of these knots can be adjusted to suit my needs. And after all, making a knot your own is the whole point. The instructions are easy to follow and the steps are clearly illustrated with sharp pictures. Starting out on a few of the knots, It would have been nice to have a "demonstration" length measurement to start with, but again, the freedom to experiment was interesting. If you have tied knots before, this book might add to your knowledge. This book should really be 3.5 stars.

This is one of the best knot books I've found for those who actually want to tie knots.The step by step photos and instructions guide you through each stage of the knot.

Ok...FIRST...this book and it's author are BY FAR the best instructional information that is avaliable out there today!. JD'S passion REALLY shows through and the "EYE" view his instruction give...REALLY helps a NOVIS and experienced knot tyer understand the method of fusion knots...it is "KNOT" just about military style knots...IT IS about a person that has instructional skills that allow the end user to really understand what knots are ALL about...yes functional...and yes beauty...but most of all you get what you put into learning about knots. MANY of the listed knots can transition into military and survival applications...but BEYOND that it's the sheer talent of JD that shines through and I would recommend this book HIGHLY to beginners AND the experienced knot tyer...JD is constantly updating and pushing the envelope of knot tying...check his web page and you tube videos and you will agree...

Being a knot enthusiast, I was immediately interested about this book when I heard about it from a friend. I own several dozen books dedicated to knots and their uses, and while some are better than others, most show what is essentially the same content. Since this book appeared to be a different take on knots, I pre-ordered it from Amazon and was pleasantly surprised when I got the e-mail that it had shipped last Friday. I received it yesterday and proceeded to spend hours reading it and practicing the knots and ties inside. As the name implies, these knots are decorative in nature, and provide a beauty to projects and crafts made in rope or similar mediums. Many of these knots are esoteric, and that is what makes this book stand out from the rest. While every other knot book focuses purely on knots for their function, and there is certainly nothing wrong with that, this is one of the few books to focus almost exclusively on the aesthetic value of knots as an art form in and of themselves. Of all the knot books I own, and the countless other's I've browsed through, I cannot think of any other book like this one. If you are interested in knots or rope in any capacity, or work in any crafts that use cordage, then you must own this book because there is not another title like it!

I am happy with the book and all the photos in it. This is the first book I have bought and the first knot book that I own. Well made, and I am not much of a reader so I love all the pictures and brief explenations. My favriot section is the Paracord section. It might take a while to get what the picture is trying to explane. Love his videos on youtube and I am a proud subscriber. Long Live JD From TUIT. So I can learn more knots. And get more books. And I would like to add a suggestion to improve satisfaction Include a DVD and rope and call it a Fusion Knot Starter kit.

The book is well laid out and organized by types of knots. The step-by-step photos are very good. One thing lacking is a listing of how much cord or rope you need for each knot. For example, if I wanted to make a Trilobite Knot or Solomon Bar 6 inches long, then there should be some guideline to tell me how much cord I'd need for each. As it is now, it is trial and error. However, this shortcoming is not isolated to this knot book so, I gave it a 5-star rating.

I have started to engage in ropework as a hobby and have learnt a lot of basics for this particular craft, something to keep me occupied during retirement.

Amazing variety of knots, perfect for crafting.

Os nós descritos na obra tem aplicação, em grande parte, para ornamentação. Alguns poucos podem ser usados em salvatagem, embarcações, trilhas e técnicas mateiras. Recomendo o livro. Para melhores resultados, o cabo tem que ser maleável e de espessura correta, caso contrário os nós não ficarão tão nítidos. São belos nós, escolhidos à mão pelo autor, não apenas pelo visual como também pelo significado e história por trás de cada um. Foi uma boa aquisição;

so far the clearest instruction i had ever , even some complicated knots i still can figure out at second times. photo quality good too. thanks alot. i enjoy it very much.

un libro muy interesante con buenas explicaciones