6 Strand Matthew Walker

The Matthew Walker is a decorative knot common in the world of nautical knot craft. As is the case with so many knots it had it's beginnings as a decorative yet functional knot when it was used as a stopper knot in ships rigging.
I hope my video is easy to follow please let me know what you think. I'll follow this with a few more videos till I get to the fancy globe at the end of the Bell Rope. Good luck with your knotting.
You can find the cord I use at bloodknot.bigcartel.com

[@PlanetEarthLifeSkills]

I really appreciate your teaching style! Clearly explained and described - your dialog matches your video! and no frivolous chat. " That's all a Matthew Walker knot is - a series of over hand knots..." Brilliant.

[@jontyplumeray4515]

Thank you for an excellent tutorial. You have made everything so clear and now I can see where I have been going wrong.

[@plemas]

Excellent. Glad to be helpful

[@unclerojelio6320]

Glad you are back.

[@plemas]

Thanks mate. Photography has died a death so I’ve got time on my side. 🤷‍♂️

[@th.burggraf7814]

I like the calm way how you explain your knots and projects. Almost hypnotic, but always highly motivating. 👍🏻

[@plemas]

Happy to hear I didn’t put you to sleep. 👌 😊

[@eugenematison5571]

Amazing strands! Precise result, simple and informative instructions. Even knowing this knot (though did not do that "handbehind" trick) I had a pleasure to watch hands at knotworking! ;) Thank you for sharing!

[@plemas]

Cool! So pleased you like it. 👌

[@kevinorr328]

I think it was a suggestion to go the other direction, not specifically the two movements.

[@brentthorp2383]

This knot has plagued me for a year, I kept coming back to your tutorials, the 6/10 strand, finally it fell into place.

[@plemas]

It’s one of the most satisfying knots to master. Bravo

[@alcionefigueira1914]

Vc é um artista gosto de seus videos parabens.

[@stevenpoor5761]

Great tutorial and well explained what type of rope did you use for this knot as I noticed it held its shape well whilst you were tying it the rope that I have been using doesn’t seem as ridged once again thanks great tutorial

[@plemas]

It’s just cotton cord but it’s “hard laid” which describes the way it’s made. I make it myself and occasionally sell it. Currently I have none for sale I’m afraid. If you google Mikko Snellman you should be able to get some. His cord is beautiful, he’s a master craftsmen and knotter.

[@matthewwalker8581]

I'm gunna need to try this I think. Thanks for the good tutorial

[@plemas]

You’re welcome 😊

[@raymondlilley8037]

What did you use for the constrictor knot and what is the name of the braid you started off with?

[@intoxyc8me]

I would like to see how he started it off too.

[@RazsterTW]

I tried 10 strands with bailing twine, not recommended and impossible. Thanks for the 6 strand, will try this with some rope I have.

[@plemas]

Bailing twine would be really hard. Kudos for trying. Cord with good structure will make your tying easier