I'm here, I'm just more inclined to read, rather than post. I'm actually rather familiar with ropes and knots..but mostly for rescue work and mooring. I'm not transitining(sp?) to tying her up for the purpose of restraint well is all. Mostly its securing her wrists with means other than a cross or round lashing. Eh. I just need time and practice is all.
And I'll look into using hemp or Jute. What we've been using so far, as far as rope goes, was listed as 'synthetic'.