Carrick mat
Encyclopedia
The carrick mat is a flat woven decorative knot
which can be used as a mat or pad. Its name stems from the fact that the mat is based on the decorative-type carrick bend with the ends connected together, forming an endless knot
. A larger form, called the prolong knot, is made by expanding the basic carrick mat by extending, twisting, and overlapping its outer bights
, then weaving the free ends through them. This process may be repeated to produce an arbitrarily long mat.
In its basic form it is the same as a 3-lead, 4-bight Turk's head knot
. The basic carrick mat, made with two passes of rope, also forms the central motif in the logo
of the International Guild of Knot Tyers
.
When tied to form a cylinder around the central opening, instead of lying flat, is can be used as a woggle
.
Knot
A knot is a method of fastening or securing linear material such as rope by tying or interweaving. It may consist of a length of one or several segments of rope, string, webbing, twine, strap, or even chain interwoven such that the line can bind to itself or to some other object—the "load"...
which can be used as a mat or pad. Its name stems from the fact that the mat is based on the decorative-type carrick bend with the ends connected together, forming an endless knot
Endless knot
The endless knot or eternal knot is a symbolic knot and one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols. It is an important cultural marker in places significantly influenced by Tibetan Buddhism such as Tibet, Mongolia, Tuva, Kalmykia, and Buryatia...
. A larger form, called the prolong knot, is made by expanding the basic carrick mat by extending, twisting, and overlapping its outer bights
Bight (knot)
In knot tying, a bight is a curved section, slack part, or loop between the two ends of a rope, string, or yarn. The term is also used in a more specific way when describing Turk's head knots, indicating how many repetitions of braiding are made in the circuit of a given knot.-Slipped knot:In order...
, then weaving the free ends through them. This process may be repeated to produce an arbitrarily long mat.
In its basic form it is the same as a 3-lead, 4-bight Turk's head knot
Turk's head knot
A Turk's head knot is a decorative knot with a variable number of interwoven strands, forming a closed loop. The name is used to describe the general family of all such knots rather than one individual knot. While generally seen made around a cylinder, the knot can also be deformed into a flat,...
. The basic carrick mat, made with two passes of rope, also forms the central motif in the logo
Logo
A logo is a graphic mark or emblem commonly used by commercial enterprises, organizations and even individuals to aid and promote instant public recognition...
of the International Guild of Knot Tyers
International Guild of Knot Tyers
The International Guild of Knot Tyers is a world-wide association for people with an interest in knots and knot tying. Officially established in 1982, the founding members were initially drawn together by the 1978 publication in The Times of an allegedly new knot, the Hunter's bend.The goals of...
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When tied to form a cylinder around the central opening, instead of lying flat, is can be used as a woggle
Woggle
A woggle is a device to fasten the neckerchief, or scarf, worn as part of the Scout or Girl Guides uniform.-Origins of the woggle:Early Scouts tied a knot in their neckerchief to fasten it around the neck...
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