Masthead Mat Technique
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| Description:
The Masthead Mat Technique produces a beautiful, interlaced
circular knot. It’s fairly easy to make, and can be
used to make coasters, pendants, and clothing decorations.
You could even make a small rug with this technique, just
make it larger and fill in the interlaced design with additional
cord materials. |
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Step 1:
Obtain a single strand of cord at least 36 inches long to
practice this interesting technique. Make 3 clockwise loops
in the center of the cord, crossing over at the bottom. Name
the loops A, B, and C, heading left to right. |
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Step 2: Move
the loops so B is slightly over loop A, and loop C is over
B. |
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Step 3: Weave
loop A to the right, so it passes over the inner curve of
loop B. Pass under the outer curve of loop C, and over the
outer curve of it on the far right. It will change shape as
you do so, and the left end of the cord will shorten a little
in the process. |
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Step 4: Weave
loop C to the left, so it passes over the curve of loop B,
and under the outer curve of loop A, on the far left. Do you
recognize the shape? It’s a Pitcher
Knot. |
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Step 5: Pass
the right end of the cord through the center of the design,
heading right to left. Alternate under and over the loops,
starting out by going over the coil on the far right. The
end should end up passing under the final coil on the left. |
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| Step 6:
Adjust the loops if necessary. Obtain a second cord, and follow
the first throughout the design. If you wish, you can repeat
this step with additional cord(s). |
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