- Alaska Museum of Fancy Knots
Photos of decorative knotwork from around the world.
- Certificate of Excellence in Handspinning for Chinese Knotting
Gwen Powell, in studying for her Certificate of Excellence in Handspinning from the Handweavers Guild of America, analyzed techniques for creating appropriate yarns and cords for Chinese Knotting. Many examples, illustrations and instructions for both knotting and spinning.
- Chinese Knotting
Covers the flower knot, treasure knot, chinese button knot, and double connection knot. Photos and instructions. References to print resources.
- Gimp Link
Instructions for knotting flat plastic lace (gimp).
- Gwen's Fiberarts
Gwen Powell, spinner. Includes material from her Certificate of Excellence (COE) studies in spinning for Chinese knotting.
- Japanese Glass Fishing Float Nets
A diagram and photos which show how to weave rope nets for the purpose of recovering Japanese glass fishing floats.
- Korean Knots
A site featuring the work of Intangible Cultural Property #13, Ms Kim Eun Young. Bilingual in both English and Korean, the site presents a history of traditional Korean knotting and its uses. There is also a gallery of modern works.
- Kyoto Library: Musubi
Examples of musubi (Japanese knots) tied with kumihimo (braided silk).
- Love those Crazy Knots
Covers the Turk's head, the Ocean Plait, and the Star knot. Step by step photos.
- Marlinespike.com
A resource for traditional hand made bellropes and sea chest beckets. Custom knotwork orders are accepted.
- Pope's Place
Covers Woggles, Turk's Head knots, and other single-strand and multiple-strand braids. Diagrams and instructions. Lists materials needed.
- The Traditional Handicraft of Korea: Macrame
A description of maedup (Korean decorative knotting) that includes Korean vocabulary, some illustrations and names 2 prominent artists.
- Virtual Studio of Knottingartist
Gallery of Chinese knotted items. Includes an introduction to the craft and instructions for making knots.
- Willeke's knotted ideas.
Willeke van der Ham presents knotted animals, flowers, and knotboards with clear instructions and tips in English and Dutch.
- Woggle World
How to make the Turk's Head neckerchief slide. Step by step illustrations and instructions.
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