Footrope Knots

Footrope Knots was established in 1980 by Des and Liz Pawson. Now retired but they may be able to help.

You can can contact us by  phone or email, or visit us in Ipswich (by appointment only).

Ropework

We specialised in handmade decorative ropework, from bellropes to fenders, knot boards, keyrings, mats and lanyards, but can no longer undertake bulk orders.

Take a look at Des Working on a RNLI style Bow Pudding( fender) for the Dunkirk Little Ship, Lucy Lavers, with the able  help of  young Tom Curtis.

So you want to get knotting?

We sell books  by Des Pawson for knot tyers across the world.  Tools and materials can be purchased through our friends at Classic Marine. Whether you are a beginner or advanced knot tyer, we have the contacts to help you find a full range of materials, many of which are difficult to source elsewhere. We have developed this service from our own knot tying and the sources we have found over the years.