Tall ships need knots. You might instead want to make an animal or a doll. Went to a tall ships festival and learned about THE INTERNATIONAL GUILD OF KNOT TYERS.
Here's how to learn more. https://www.igkt.net
Excerpt: We have about a thousand members world-wide, from all walks of life, including academics, surgeons, sailors, sportsmen and women, scouters, magicians, farmers, miners and accountants. Membership is open to anyone interested in knotting (whether expert of simply hoping to learn from others).
and https://igktna.org NORTH AMERICA
Excerpt: The purpose is to promote the art, craft, and science of knotting, its study and practice.