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(neaR) squaRe Mat
This next shape is also somewhat square, but has
one fewer bight on the top edge than the side edges.
The formation is a little different, but, as a series
of bights and loops across and back, it makes for a
rectangular pattern that is quite pleasing to the eye.
Have fun with it and perhaps expand it by adding
one or two more bights to each side.
1 Form a clockwise

loop over the
4 then make a 180-degree turn and pass under,
standing part.

over, under, over.

5 Continue anti-clockwise under, over, under,

over, under.
2 Return anti-clockwise under the standing part.

3 the first loop. 6 Square up the knot a little to maintain the
then continue
under and over
shape…