What is the Carrick Mat used for?

Making decorative rope mats and doormats; Creating non-slip footing on decks and steps; Making rustic trivets and placemats; Decorating campsites, booths, and worship corners in Scouting; Handicrafts and ropework projects.

How do you tie the Carrick Mat?

The Carrick Mat is a flat, decorative plait woven into a mat, built by repeating and widening the pattern of the Carrick Bend. The result is a handsome, useful piece that works both as an ornament and as a non-slip mat on boats and in cabins. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Carrick Mat hard to tie?

The Carrick Mat is rated medium, in the Decorative category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Carrick Mat?

It's not a structural knot: it's for decoration, not for holding a load; Uses up a lot of rope; work out how much you'll need before starting.

Carrick Mat

Q: What other names does the Carrick Mat have?

It is also known as Carrick Mat, Celtic Mat, Estera celta, Nudo de estera, Tapete celta, Nó celta decorativo, Ocean Plait Mat. (ABOK #2244)

A flat, decorative plait shaped like a mat, used as an ornament and a non-slip pad

Also called: Carrick Mat, Celtic Mat, Estera celta, Nudo de estera, Tapete celta, Nó celta decorativo, Ocean Plait Mat · ABOK #2244

What it is for

Making decorative rope mats and doormats
Creating non-slip footing on decks and steps
Making rustic trivets and placemats
Decorating campsites, booths, and worship corners in Scouting
Handicrafts and ropework projects