I'm drawn to places where form meets function. And I love the idea of using technical skills to create beautiful things. I started tying decorative knots in 2015 and quickly fell in love. Here is where I put the things I've learned about knots in the hope that it helps others. Happy tying!
As a technical writer, I know the importance of using words accurately. And this sometimes goes against my number one goal which is to communicate effectively. For example, there is a difference between a knot and an interweave. When the difference matters, I'm specific. All other times I follow these conventions:
- I use knots to mean both knots and interweaves.
- I use strands to mean both strands and passes.
- I use bights and parts (not bights and leads).
Because of the way numbers work in tables and file names, these conventions help organize knots in a sensible way:
- I always list bights first.
- Pineapple types are usually notated using Roman numerals (I, II, III). I use Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3).
A practical guide to the properties shared by cylindrical knots including Turk's Head, Fan, and Pineapple.