How To Make A Rope Mat

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How to make a rope mat.

While living aboard our sailboat nine of cups we were constantly replacing worn and chafed halyards and dock lines. As a final step turn over your finished rope mat. Ashley provides a huge selection of designs some of which are very elaborate with many crossings. Small rope mats make excellent tablemats and hot pads.

There s probably enough detail here to get you started it s certainly more than i could find. Wash your rope before starting to weave for a cleaner more vibrant finish. If you like my video please hit like and subscribe if you d li. I wanted to make a rope mat so i googled how to make one.

Adjustable rope mat weaving loom. In case you do not have access to a wooden board you can simply secure the pattern to the ground using tent pegs sticks and alike. When making your model mat use the palm of your hand to hold the rope in place as you pull the rope though the knot.