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DECORATIVE KNOTTING

Ocean Plait Braid
Use the Ocean Plait Braid to make a floor or table mat. Old ropes may
be retired to serve as material for these mats. To make an Ocean Plait
mat, you’ll need a longer length of rope than you think, especially if
you plan to triple or quadruple the pattern to make the mat larger.

1 Start by making a right-handed Overhand Bend and lay it on a flat
surface with the ends of the rope pointed upward.

2 Pull down both bights of the Overhand and twist each once to the
left, forming two crossing turns. Pull the left crossing turn over to
the right, and then pull the left side of the right crossing turn
through the left crossing turn.

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