What is the Carrick Bend Mat used for?

Decorative coasters and trivets; Small ornamental mat or support base; Nautical ornament in paracord or thick rope; Decorative base for pieces and objects; Hands-on ropecraft and scouting activities.

How do you tie the Carrick Bend Mat?

The Carrick Bend Mat is a flat, interwoven decorative knot made from the open Carrick Bend with the ends joined, forming an endless pattern. Used as a support base, trivet, coaster, or simply nautical decor, it's one of the most beautiful and accessible decorative works in ropecraft. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Carrick Bend Mat hard to tie?

The Carrick Bend 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 Bend Mat?

It's decorative — don't use it as a structural, load-bearing knot; Without gluing/stitching the ends or tracking the strands carefully, it can come apart with use.

Carrick Bend Mat

Q: What other names does the Carrick Bend Mat have?

It is also known as Carrick Bend Mat, Carrick Mat, Tapete de nudo Carrick, Estera de nudo Carrick, Tapete de nó Carrick. (ABOK #2287)

A decorative woven mat made from the open Carrick Bend, used as a support base or ornament

Also called: Carrick Bend Mat, Carrick Mat, Tapete de nudo Carrick, Estera de nudo Carrick, Tapete de nó Carrick · ABOK #2287

What it is for

Decorative coasters and trivets
Small ornamental mat or support base
Nautical ornament in paracord or thick rope
Decorative base for pieces and objects
Hands-on ropecraft and scouting activities