Reddit reviews Two Knotty Boys Showing You the Ropes: A Step-by-Step, Illustrated Guide for Tying Sensual and Decorative Rope Bondage

https://www.amazon.com/Knotty-Showing-Ropes-Step-Step-ebook/dp/B008D30TWA

Great book for every skill level. Looks good on the coffee table too for ad ertising your new found interest.

Edit: boy scouts can certainly create an interest, and if you know some basic to advanced rigging, that's great. One "issue" though is the way certain knots create stress points; always makes for a weaker knot, but typically doesn't matter. On a body it matters in ways it didn't before. Point being that there are important safety considerations that are not covered in boy scouts when applying techniques to kink.

With a reputation for safety, you will likely never run out of volunteers. :)

Two Knotty Boys

There used to be more of their vids but here's what's left on Youtube...

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3D1EDFA74976556F

They also have a great couple of guidebooks too:


https://www.amazon.com/Knotty-Showing-Ropes-Step-Step-ebook/dp/B008D30TWA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1505623098&sr=8-3&keywords=two+knotty+boys


https://www.amazon.com/Two-Knotty-Boys-Ropes-Paperback/dp/B01FOD7KE6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505623098&sr=8-1&keywords=two+knotty+boys

There's a lot there. I would start by watching some YouTube videos. There are also two books you should grab

Bondage For Sex [Paperback] [2006] (Author) Chanta Rose https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E7HP4MQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_U5ADCbCD0KB3A

And

Two Knotty Boys Showing You the Ropes: A Step-by-Step, Illustrated Guide for Tying Sensual and Decorative Rope Bondage https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008D30TWA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_47ADCbQWPMAE5

Learn the single and double column ties and a simple square knot and you can do a lot. The most important thing is learning how to tie knots that don't get tighter.

As far as rope types, I like linen jute. This stuff is really nice.

PGNROPE 100% Natural Linen... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F5G4XML?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Types really come down to personal preference and purpose. Also get some medical scissors in case you need to get the rope off in a hurry.

Maybe most importantly, you need a sub who likes letting you practice. Good luck and have fun.

When you are ready to go rope, check this rope out as a good starter rope. And this book will show you the ropes when it comes to knot-tying.

These books are not great, but they have a few useful ties:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008D30TWA/ref=kinw_myk_ro_title

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004L622UK/ref=kinw_myk_ro_title

Loading them onto a tablet and paging through was good enough to learn while tying the girl.