International Guild of Knot Tyers
Encyclopedia
The International Guild of Knot Tyers (or IGKT) is a world-wide association for people with an interest in knot
s and knot tying
. Officially established in 1982, the founding members were initially drawn together by the 1978 publication in The Times
of an allegedly new knot, the Hunter's bend
.
The goals of the organization are to promote research and act as a source of reference and consultation on knots and knotting, preserve traditional techniques and promote an interest in the public, among others. Unlike a traditional guild
no level of expertise is required for membership, only an interest in knotting.
Members of the formative Guild assisted with revisions and corrections to The Ashley Book of Knots
in 1979, including the addition of the "Hunter's bend" as knot #1425A.
Knot
A knot is a method of fastening or securing linear material such as rope by tying or interweaving. It may consist of a length of one or several segments of rope, string, webbing, twine, strap, or even chain interwoven such that the line can bind to itself or to some other object—the "load"...
s and knot tying
Knot tying
thumb|right|[[The Ashley Book of Knots]] is considered the definitive work on the topicKnot tying consists of the techniques and skills employed in tying a knot in rope, nylon webbing, or other articles. The proper tying of a knot can be the difference between an attractive knot and a messy one,...
. Officially established in 1982, the founding members were initially drawn together by the 1978 publication in The Times
The Times
The Times is a British daily national newspaper, first published in London in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register . The Times and its sister paper The Sunday Times are published by Times Newspapers Limited, a subsidiary since 1981 of News International...
of an allegedly new knot, the Hunter's bend
Hunter's bend
The Hunter's bend is a knot used to join two lines. It consists of interlocking overhand knots, and can jam under moderate strain. It is topologically similar to the Zeppelin bend.-History:...
.
The goals of the organization are to promote research and act as a source of reference and consultation on knots and knotting, preserve traditional techniques and promote an interest in the public, among others. Unlike a traditional guild
Guild
A guild is an association of craftsmen in a particular trade. The earliest types of guild were formed as confraternities of workers. They were organized in a manner something between a trade union, a cartel, and a secret society...
no level of expertise is required for membership, only an interest in knotting.
Members of the formative Guild assisted with revisions and corrections to The Ashley Book of Knots
The Ashley Book of Knots
The Ashley Book of Knots is an encyclopedia of knots first published in 1944 by Clifford Warren Ashley. The culmination of over 11 years of work, it contains some 7000 illustrations and more than 3854 entries covering over 2000 different knots. The entries include instructions, uses, and for some...
in 1979, including the addition of the "Hunter's bend" as knot #1425A.