Introduction: ABOK 818 - Ocean Plait Mat - Aka Flat Lanyard Knot
I used about 9' of i/8" cotton cord to make the mat (3 1/2" x 5")
Makes a nice flat lanyard.
Step 1:
Fold cord and bring Working End (WE) over to the left.
Step 2:
Bring WE back to the left.
Step 3:
Bring WE back to the right crossing over two strands.
Step 4:
Bring WE down crossing over two strands.
Step 5:
Bring new WE over to the right.
Step 6:
Bring WE up crossing under two strands.
Step 7:
Bring WE over to the left crossing over, under, over, under.
Step 8:
Bring WE to the right crossing over, under, over, under, over.
Step 9:
The mat base is complete.
Double or triple the layout to finish the mat. Tie each end to its neighboring strand with a constrictor knot and trim the ends