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ROPECRAFT

Ropecraft

Learn about knots, hitches and bends in the ropecraft project. Did you know there are 14 basic skills that can be used in many activities and situations from sailing and climbing to working with animals and decorating. This project is a lot of fun and we are KNOT kidding.

ropes hang from a piece of wood while hands tie knots to create a pattern
closeup of a multi strand rope

What can you Learn?

  • Insert Identify different types of cordage
  • Understand the difference between natural fibers and synthetic fibers
  • Learn the different techniques that are used to make cordage
  • Use different techniques to keep your cordage from unraveling
  • Learn the technical terms for the different parts of cordage

Ropecraft Guidebook

multi colored ropes on a table lay in a crossed pattern forming loose twists in the center

Contact Us

Wyoming 4-H

 

 

College of Agriculture, Life Sciences & Natural Resources

Room 112

1000 E. University Ave

Laramie, WY 82071

Dept. 3354

Email: 4h@uwyo.edu

Phone: (307) 766-5170

 

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