Introduction: Ocean Plait Braid
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The ocean plait braid is a really nice mat knot to make.
If made big enough it can be a coaster or bigger, a carpet.
It is based on a right handed overhand knot (just reverse the one shown on instructables.com/id/How-to-Tie-an-Overhand-Knot/).
Supplies
ROPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Step 1: Tie a Right Handed Overhand Knot Exactly Like This.
Step 2: Turn the Loops Left
Step 3: Put the Left Loop on the Right One
Step 4: Braid It Like This
Step 5: And the Other Side Too!
Step 6: To Double, Put It Back Up Like This
Step 7: Tada! Tada! Tada!
I tripled this one. You can too! Be patient!
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