A bright and vibrant guide to the art of contemporary knot tying—learn knotting basics, create gorgeous pieces, and discover a meditative and meaningful crafting practice.

The ancient craft of knotting connects our past to our present, helping us tap into ancestral wisdom while also grounding us in the moment. It offers a meditative break from our busy lives, calming the mind in a tactile and engaging way. Through a journey of creative exercises and projects, this book offers tools to form a knotting practice that will fuel creativity and inspire mindfulness. With illustrated step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn to tie basic knots and then develop skills further to create larger projects that focus on color, blending fiber techniques, and experimentation with unconventional materials. Along the way, you’ll discover how to adapt knot tying to your own personal creative practice, use it as a way to manifest intentions, and embrace it as a platform for meditation.