Masthead Mat Technique
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Description:
The Masthead Mat Technique produces a beautiful, interlaced
circular knot. This decorative knot is fairly easy to make,
and can be used to design coasters, pendants, and clothing
decorations. You could even make a small rug with this technique.
Simply make it larger and fill in the interlaced design
with additional cord materials.
You can click on the images and a larger picture
will come up in a new window. |
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| Obtain a single strand of cord at least 36 inches long to
practice. Note that the Masthead Mat Technique is similar to a Pitcher
Knot. You might want to practice that decorative knot, too. |
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Step 1:
Secure the left end of the cord to your project board. Make 3 counter-clockwise loops
starting approx. 18 inches from the secured end. Make sure the working end passes under to form the crossed areas, at the bottom of each loop. |
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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. Make sure you can see each loop very clearly, even if you have to make them larger.
The arrows show the path of loops A and C as you complete the next two steps. |
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Step 3: Remove the pins from the secured end. Weave the right portion of loop A to the right, through the other coils as shown. It should pass over loop C and under the right portion of loop B. The cord you are working with is indicated with a red X in the photo above, and with an A in this photo, on the far right. |
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Step 4: Weave
loop C to the left, passing over the left portion of loop B and under loop A. I've indicated both portions of each loop to make it easier to visualize. |
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Step 5: Weave
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, but don't tighten them completely. Obtain a second cord, and trace the path of
the first one exactly, to thicken the design. If you wish, you can repeat
this step with additional cord(s), filling in the knot completely. |
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