Carrick Mat Knot

This simple mat was given a number by ashley abok 2287 p 371 but no name.

Carrick mat knot. When the knot is complete tie the ends to the neighboring strand of the mat with a constrictor knot. M december 30 2009 carrick mat knot knots turk s head. The carrick mat is essentially a flattened turk s head knot. It can be made from a continuous length of 6mm manila hemp or cotton rope or as in the image using a combination of ropes.

It bears a strong resemblance to a carrick bend abok 1439 p 264 which is the name we have chosen for it over and under sequence. Materials to start out with for the fixture consist of a grid pattern here some graph paper a piece of reasonably soft wood poplar 1 x2 x8 and at least eight brass pegs. This carrick rope table mat was formed as a mixed weave using three lengths of 8mm rope. Don t forget to give me a thumbs up and if you d like to see more knot tying tutorials subscribe to my channel.

The mat base is complete. Steps on how to make a carrick mat knot. To tie it follow the same steps except keep it flat. Not necessarily a useful knot but a great one to showoff.

Follow the end back through a finished knot. The carrick bend mat thump mat or the more popular carrick mat owes its name to the carrick bend due to its resemblance with the latter. Its name is based on the mat s decorative type carrick bend with the ends connected together forming an endless knot a larger form called the prolong knot is made by expanding the basic carrick mat by extending twisting and overlapping its outer bights then weaving the free ends through them. In total 6 metres were needed 2 metres of cotton rope and 4 metres of hemp.

This is one of the smallest versions and makes a pleasing. The carrick bend mat is a member of a family of knots in which the crossings are taken alternately over and under. Once tied the knot forms an actual mat that can be used hot mat or coaster in the field or around the house. Double or triple or more by taking each end parallel to the appropriate strand of the mat.

When tied with paracord or thick ropes the decorative knot serves the purpose of a hot pad or a table mat aesthetically. Welcome to my channel how to knot and in thi.