Title: Showing You the Ropes
Author: Two Knotty Boys
Available at: Amazon
Genre: DIY
Kindle Edition Published: 2012
Twitter: @TwoKnottyBoys
Website: KnottyBoys
If you want to learn truss up your partner and also have it look good then you should have this book.
The book starts out with everything you wanted to know about rope safety but were afraid to ask. From there it goes into the basics of rope itself, from type of rope, how to cut it and treat the end so it doesn’t fray. They even include some tips on coloring and how to care for your rope once you have it.
Once you are down to the meat and potatoes of the book it starts out with some basic knots. A square knot leads the way and from there goes into a number of basic knots.
Simple knots like a bow tie knot, a double slip knot, and even a fisherman’s knot for joining two pieces of rope together. If you are new to rope it is a good primer to go through as all these simple knots will eventually lead up to more involved ties where they will all be put to use.
From how to tie your partner to a table to making a rope harness that you can put a dildo into for a homemade strap-on (This tie also works well for holding a Magic Wand in place) but that is for another time.
The book is well laid out, pictures accompany each tie so not only do you get the written instructions on how to do the tie but pictures to go along with so you get a good visual of each knot and tie.
If you are into rope and like something that is both functional and visually appealing this book is a must have to add to your collection.