KnotWorx
Hot Pads & Coasters
Since I had started doing ropework before working with parachute cord, I decided to merge the two together. Where I used to make rope floor mats, I now make kitchen hot pads. They work quite well as they protect your table or counter top against a hot pot or pan. And they are easy to clean - a bit of soapy water and toothbrush is all you need.
This one is an Ocean Plait Mat (scaled down a bit).
A flat Turk's Head
These are typically made of 1 paracord strand, but with 3 or 4 turns.
Small hot pad for your kitchen.
About 11' of 3/8" material. 1 strand, 2 turns. An 'infinite braid' similar to a Turk's Head or Oval Mat.
A Turk's Head Hot Pad - 5 bight, 3 leads (5B3L).
About 10' of 1/4" polypropylene. Being synthetic, these can be cleaned with a bit of soapy water and toothbrush.
About 10' of 1/4" polypropylene. Being synthetic, these can be cleaned with a bit of soapy water and toothbrush.
A Danish Kringle hot pad - 7 bights, 2 leads.
For this project I used a different material than paracord. The cord is known as 'Starter Cord', typically used for lawn mowers and outboard motors. It is stiffer than paracord, so holds a shape better.
For this project I used a different material than paracord. The cord is known as 'Starter Cord', typically used for lawn mowers and outboard motors. It is stiffer than paracord, so holds a shape better.
A Turk's Head coaster. 5 bights 3 leads, 4 turns.
About 9' of 2.8mm starter cord.
About 9' of 2.8mm starter cord.