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CHinese FLat Knot
A knot that lies flat to form a mat.
Flat knots, as the name suggests, lie flat and are essen- as where potted plants rest on furniture. The Chinese flat
tially, though not technically, two-dimensional knots. knot enlarges a carrick bend (see page 54), joining two
There are many flat knots, most commonly used as mats cords of the same diameter. The cords may be the same
for the home or boat. They may function as trivets for the color or contrasting colors—but with contrasting colors
table or to decoratively protect areas from rubbing such the interweaving is easier to follow, at least for someone
Chinese Flat Knot: Step 1 Chinese Flat Knot: Step 2
Knots You need: deCorative Knots
Lay the cord as if beginning a carrick bend (see Begin to tuck the four diagonal ends back
page 54) as shown in the photograph. through the bend as shown in the photograph.
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