Round Plait / Round Mat

How to tie a Round Plait - from http://www.SelfMadeSailor.com - A decorative knot that lays flat and has a round shape. Perfect for drink coasters or to incorporate into other decorative projects.

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• nautical
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• plait
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[yomama111336]

Do you have a pet monkey or something

[selfmadesailor]

@yomama111336 We have a Goffin Cockatoo named Charlie. You can see information about him and some photos on our website. You can see the website name on the video. Angi

[SthealthRaider]

Its actually a turks head :D

[selfmadesailor]

True, but it is also commonly referred to as the Round Plait - I originally learned it under that name. Interestingly, even a simple overhand knot can be called a Turk's head (two lead, three bight) if the ends are attached together! See ABOK#2280/2285

[xINTENCITYx]

how do u end the lines?

[selfmadesailor]

Hi xINTENCITYx - I end the lines, once the plait is the right size and shape, by cutting and whipping/melting the ends so that they are both hidden under one of the loops. I then sew them in place.

At about 2:00, you can see that the plait has two full turns and the ends both pass under a bight on the lower-left side. It's at that point that I'd trim, whip, and sew them so that the whole plait appears as having two passes/strands throughout, viewed from the top.

I hope that helps!

[domokid]

Is this braid good for a texture wrap around a cylinder?

Like a bunch of them stacked up around a water bottle for instance?

[fujimorimomoyia]

This is awsome, thanks for posting these! :)

[TheSeventhArtist]

What type of rope are you using? Is it the same in all your videos? I tried using paracord and it worked but It just doesn't keep its shape that well.

[ketchupwitheverythin]

excellent video - thanks a lot!

[SthealthRaider]

My fav knot in the abok is the turks head and the star knot :D