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Instructions ocean plait mat.
For example the one that i created used about 12 meters of.
Each mat starts with an overhand knot and can be lengthened merely by using longer loops and crossing them over each other again.
Making an ocean plait mat.
The tightness of the original knot determines the number of additional.
This knot can be found in most books that cover decorative knots as well as many sources on the web.
The ocean plait mat abok 2243 p.
So i decided to make the ocean plait as per the instructions in his book.
How to make an ocean plait mat.
How to make an ocean plait mat.
As a project in itself it is not too difficult to do.
What we ll be demonstrating today is the method described in the ashley book of knots page 362 2243 which as many of you may know is the bible of knot tying and a book that s definitely worth adding to your library.
The actual way of creating a rope mat such as the ocean plait is not too difficult.
Ocean plait rope door mat this is a rope door mat i made from a very simple knot called an ocean plait.
Even so the end result is very pleasing and useful.
It starts from an overhand knot.
For a 3 pass version i used up about 7 feet of cord.
Start by making a loop.
For this project you will need to first pick your rope.
The worst part about my edc was finding a way to unload my pockets at the end of the day without marring up the top of my nightstand.
The possibilities for these are endless.
Four complete turns are shown in the animation.
362 is a member of a large family of symmetrical mats made by weaving the ends.
A really good description can be found on a web chart available from the international guild of knot tyers.
Pull the left cord through the loop.
To make a single mat a fair amount of rope is required.
I tried a valet those wooden partitioned things that have a slot for each thing you carry.
Ocean plait mat tutorial.
If you follow the video below you will find that it is relatively easy to create.
One not of caution.
Ocean plait mat a great way of protecting your deck or if you just want a decorative mat and if using smaller cord this makes a great coaster.
We will start with an overhand knot.