CHERRY LAKE PUBLISHING ANN ARBOR MICHIGAN MAKING KNOT PROJECTS By Dana Meachen Rau Illustrated by Kathleen Petelinsek
4 Why Knot Knots are very useful Boaters and fishermen use knots to tie down sails or pull in lobsters Rock climbers use knots to keep themselves safe while climbing Search-and-rescue teams know all sorts of helpful knots So do campers soldiers and farmers Knitters and crocheters use knots to make sweaters and blankets Doctors use knots to make stitches You make a knot every time you tie your shoe
5 You probably tie knots every day Need proof Look at your shoes A handy knot probably holds your laces in place If you are a Boy Scout or Girl Scout you may also have learned how to make many other types of knots Knots can also be decorative You can use them to make jewelry belts key chains and even works of art So try some of the knotting activities in this book Why knot It’s fun A pretzel is a tasty sort of knot
