What is the Masthead Knot Mat used for?

Decorative entryway, table, or windowsill mat with a nautical feel; Base or stand for plant pots, cookware, and heavy objects; Craft piece for Pathfinder club bazaars and fairs; Study panel for teaching the masthead knot in its open form; Wall decor when mounted on a rigid backing.

How do you tie the Masthead Knot Mat?

The Masthead Knot Mat is a flat ornament created by opening and interweaving the masthead knot until it forms a symmetrical rectangle of crossing turns. It's a classic of decorative ropework: a utility knot reborn as a finishing piece, doormat, or plant-pot base. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Masthead Knot Mat hard to tie?

The Masthead Knot 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 Masthead Knot Mat?

It's a decorative piece: don't trust it as a structural, load-bearing knot; Natural-fiber rope can shed fuzz and fray at the ends with use.

Masthead Knot Mat

Q: What other names does the Masthead Knot Mat have?

It is also known as Masthead Knot Mat, Masthead Mat, Tapete de nudo de mastelero, Tapete do nó de mastro.

A decorative mat formed by opening and interweaving the masthead knot

Also called: Masthead Knot Mat, Masthead Mat, Tapete de nudo de mastelero, Tapete do nó de mastro

What it is for

Decorative entryway, table, or windowsill mat with a nautical feel
Base or stand for plant pots, cookware, and heavy objects
Craft piece for Pathfinder club bazaars and fairs
Study panel for teaching the masthead knot in its open form
Wall decor when mounted on a rigid backing