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  • Man using battle ropes at home

    How to anchor Battle Ropes at home

    Battle ropes. Over the last few years, they've become an increasingly popular piece of gym equipment - and it's easy to understand why. They provide a high-intensity full-body workout, without...

  • Plan to do rope exercise in 2021

    3 rope exercises to try this New Year

    Let us guess your New Year’s Resolution for 2021…eat less, move more? Yep, that’s you, us and most of the country. For anyone who wishes to shed a few pounds...

  • rope gift wrapping ideas

    Gift wrapping ideas for Christmas

    Want to make your gifts look extra special this year? Then, why not ditch shop-bought rolls in favour of a festive DIY gift wrap? It’s a fantastic way to add...

  • Machine that makes rope

    How is rope made?

    Many of the ropes for sale at RopesDirect are made at our own warehouse in Norfolk. We live and breathe rope. This is our area of expertise. Over the years,...

  • a rope rainbow

    Celebrate the NHS with a rainbow wall hanging

    This year, the rainbow has become a symbol of solidarity and gratitude for the NHS. Up and down the country, people have decorated their windows with bright posters and banners,...

  • Mother and child doing rope crafts for kids

    Kids’ rope crafts for the October half-term

    The kids’ half-term holiday is fast-approaching, and with the return of dark nights, there’s one question currently on all parents’ minds: ‘ How on earth will we keep them occupied?...

  • Examples of a rope mirror

    How to make a rope mirror

    Rope mirrors are everywhere at the moment. They’re a big trend on the home décor scene. But, unfortunately, they also come with a big price tag. So, why not have...

  • 3mm beige multicord used for chair weave

    3mm Beige Multicord used for Chair Weave

    With thanks to Rachael for sending this image of our 3mm beige polypopylene multicord used in the chairs she is weaving for a client. See more of Rachael's amazing design...

  • How to Stop Rope from Fraying

    5 ways to stop rope from fraying

    Tired of your rope ends unravelling? There’s nothing more frustrating – particularly if you’ve invested in a strong, high-quality product. But there are ways to prevent it. From buying ropes...

  • rope friendship bracelets

    How to make a friendship bracelet

    Run out of ways to keep the kids entertained? That’s you and every other parent in the UK. After weeks of home-tutoring and a long (mostly rainy!) summer, you’re bound...

  • Child playing in garden playground

    Create a garden playground for the kids

    Looking for a way to keep the kids occupied this summer? After all, there’s only so many times you can play hide and seek in the garden or drag out...