Keith at New England fishing docks.

The Knot Guy in Charleston, South Carolina

I started tying knots in 1985 while working on offshore oil rigs in Alaska. A few of the work crew started making Monkeys Fist key fobs and before you knew it, we were trying to outdo each other with all kinds of natural knots and braids. This was a wonderful way to pass the time while on fire watch or when the seas were too rough to work on deck.  At home in Anchorage, I found myself fumbling with a piece of cord while all the time making key fobs, zipper pulls, bell ropes and Turk’s head bracelets. After 20+ years in Alaska, I have relocated to Charleston, South Carolina; drawn to the Lowcountry by its maritime history and scenic coastline. I have been a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers since 1992.