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Welcome to my collection of knotting resources.

My major sections are on Knot Tying, Knot Theory, and Knot Art. But knot lovers will understand that these distinctions are artificial. For example, a good practical knot is both a nugget of hard-won technology and a thing of beauty. Decorative knotting can be useful, and in any case requires uncommon dexterity and practical tying ability. Software developed to help mathematical knot theorists has produced some of the most beautiful knot images ever seen. So look at all three sections even if you think your interests are narrow. You might become happily entangled.

My fourth section is on Knot Discussion. Use these discussion forums to find answers to your knotting questions and to help others who know less than you do.

My fifth section is on Knot Software. You'll be surprised at how knotting software can make it easier for you to learn to tie knots, to explore the mathematical properties of knots, and to create stunning images of knots, including knots never seen on Earth.

My sixth section is on Knot Videos. If written instructions and still photos don't explain the intricacies of knotting well enough for you, try some of these videos (or some instructional software).

My seventh section is on Knot Books. Click on these links to buy knotting classics from Amazon.com. I've designed this section to aim for excellence, not completeness. It's limited to books I can personally recommend.

My eighth section is a Knot Gallery to display the images from rec.crafts.knots, the only usenet newsgroup devoted to knots.

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News. One of my exploding knots, under the name Exploding Hitch, was featured as the Knot of the Month in the October 1999 issue of Boating Magazine (p. 64). Unfortunately, the magazine is not on the web.

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Table of Contents
Major Sections

	Knot Tying	Knot Theory	Knot Art
Links
Discussion
Software
Videos
Books

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