Rope Weaving Clinic

[@bluedazz]

People who are crafters will understand the satisfaction of making something yourself. I crochet blankets and was surprised by the cost to make one. Hand made items are usually made better than cheep store bought and last longer. Thanks for the video and your time.

[@geoffdewitt357]

Is there any way I can get just a little clearer map of your numbered points and the distance between them? My Father started me climbing when I was 8 years old and I have a 30 year old rope in perfect condition but wouldn't trust it to climb with again. I'd love to make him this but am not sure of how it's numbered and the sequence of the numbered points. As well what do you do with the end of the ropes when you've tightened it all up? I'd love to hear from you and learn how to do this properly. My Father in his age won't ever hang from the rocks with me again but I know he'd love this mat.

[@chrisjohnson6018]

Go to your local library and hunt down Ashely's book of knots. Look through it and find the mat you want it should help with numbering and your crossings over under. Good luck And good knotting.

[@Roxsandee]

I dropped you a note before I finished watching your video. When I went back to it and watched you finish this work of art....I was amazed. Good stuff....Thanx....

[@basura615]

Yikes! If I could give more thumbs down, I would. its a lovely design, how do you create the diagram, how do you number the board? where is the finished product?

[@petrushkasevilla4167]

I ALWAYS have an old rope 200 ft long just sitting in my garage. Lol I really like your intro by the way, walking out the door, its so scripted i love it!

[@countryjaz]

This is a great tutorial--very easy to follow with clear directions. A shot of the finished rug would be helpful as would tips on what to do with the ends of the rope.

[@fordlx]

You're a very creative and PATIENT man sir. I would have doused the plywood with gas and torched all of it after 2 minutes lol.

[@protowman42]

Ok, so here's to all of you wanting to know the pattern for this rug. Start at the bottom of the board, direct center working clockwise: 1/33, 26, 15, 29, 30/12, 11, 16, 25, 2, 20/7, 21/6, 3, 24, 17, 10, 31, 13, 28/14, 27, 32, 9, 18, 23, 22/4, 5, 19, 8. Now 30/12, 20/7, 21/6, 28/14, 22/4 are double purpose turn points, and part of the corners in one form or another. 3 24 17 10 31 13 28/14 21/6 27 20/7 32 2 9 25 18 16 23 11 22/4 30/12 5 29 15 26 1 33 8 19 so it should look kind of like this for the layout

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[@SharpLady53]

Ah! Where's the final image???

[@CloudyWishes]

very informative and i love that you have also placed tips in there on how to cover the holes and guide the rope. thank you

[@chawntelh]

DUDE.....I would have liked to see the finished product...:)

[@knotdewildeman]

I've done some of these using patterns from Ashley's Book of Knots using retired climbing rope from a climbing gym. Great tips! The only things I would add are using screws instead of nails, I have a couple of kitchen sink cut outs that I reuse. And I start from the middle of the rope so I'm not pulling the whole lenght of the rope through, when I come back to the start I use the other end to start the second time through, and then switch again until out of rope or when I've done enough.

[@belinhafernandes]

Very nice! Thank you! I think I'll try to create a very small one just for the fun of it! Never imagined that this was made this way! I like very much to learn how things are done! Thank you again, you explain beautifully!

[@airvenice8919]

I'm mad that I watched that whole thing and didn't get to see a finished mat. >.

[@leahcarrick7661]

Air Venice so am I

[@fleanine]

yup. good video otherwise. seems like a lot of work. would've been nice to see the final result...

[@moniquemallasch683]

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your video - several times now. Thanks for sharing your skill. Heading out tomorrow to get me some rope and give this a go. WOW Im soo keen. Thanks.

[@Greenjah81]

This was very awesome. Question, how did you defined the distance to make the proper size of the spacing between the nails as well as size of the original start up weaving? I.e. in my understanding it won't matter which size you'll be making, because once you tightened it it'll be same size carpet in the end? Also how did you connected the two ends in the end so it doesn't fall apart? Or the ends never met again?

[@TheSilverlady1980]

When my Uncle was weaving parachute cord he would put caps on top of the nails to keep the cord from jumping off the nails. They were just plastic circles like pop caps the tops only and nailed on with the nails the cord went under those. Great seeing your video. What a lost art !

[@Nancytoday]

To do the first layer, I'd pull the whole rope through so the end is where you want to start, then just weave it along your pattern. It's so much simpler than scootching up the rope throughout the entire pattern!

[@debracole5762]

beautiful,This is like a Tibetan Knot of friendship,which is sacred symbol.Its also like form drawing,that comes from Celtic & Nordic Knots...very popular in Steiner/Waldorf schools,this is really lovely traditional skilled craft!Thanks so much!

[@Coletje]

Once you are done with all the weaving, what do you do with the end bits? How do you secure them? Or is it all tight enough for them to just be left hanging around? Very nice video btw, thanks.

[@Martharuth1000]

Can you show us the order of the numbers... how are they put???

[@RhodyRed09]

Nicely done. It looks like the numbering scheme for the sheet of paper and the board are different. Also it looks like you added a second set of numbers after you wove the first strand. Can you share your numbering schemes/patterns?

[@douglaswhite7665]

Great video...Makes me want to get involved..Can you provide instructions on making the jig

[@ladybirdstonewick]

Giving life to an old climbing rope. Nice very nice!

[@Prayer4Pat]

I really would have enjoyed seeing it after you were totally finished.

[@bkmash41]

You are an artist. Thanks for the video.

[@eaglpaul1]

Sweet vid man, do you have one on how to make the diagram? That part was a little vague. I do a lot of work with Paracord and would love to try my hand at making one of these with 550 Paracord.

[@joyjusti1102]

Super and simple to do. Can u mention the space between the nails . Nail size

[@Jefferdaughter]

A super idea for reusing old climbing rope - that's no longer safe for climbing!

[@shanekelly4288]

Hi Mike ,Great work would have loved to have seen the finished mat. and some more instuctions on building the board.

[@securitytechnician]

Too bad the video didn't show the final product and how to hide the ends.

[@kovitratchadasri2050]

Would it be easier to wave four ropes at once?

[@ahmadjayadi5647]

THANKS ABOUT YOUR IDEA, IT WILL MAKE ME EASY TEACH OF SKILL AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.

[@melodym5023]

Nice to find you, Relaxing to watch, good clear audio, very thorough. How about knots for subject matter? Unusual or under used [forgotten] usefull or decorative like your cool rug matt today. look forward to watching more. macrame and more

[@annewaller1]

WOW - a fab video. Thank you so much for sharing. I have made lots of kumihimo braids - so small scale ropes - and will try this technique to make bags or placemats. In theory it should work provided the braids will slide against each other OK. If not, then I'll try leather or wax cotton necklace lacing to do similar. Thanks again.

[@erinfitch9239]

Wow. This is incredible! Nice work, sir! :)

[@angelosoriomendoza]

Obviously this is for climbers. It's a memento of the good times. Climbing ropes and rock shoes are some of the most intimate piece of equipment to a climber. Climbing ropes are retired after just a few hard falls or what's recommended by the manufacturer. Time consuming yes but worthwhile to those who share the passion.

[@FirstLast.69]

I tightened mine by connecting it to a post with some spare line, then pulling the free end with my truck :D

[@verdigianna]

Non è proprio semplicissimo da fare ma l'idea è buona.Complimenti

[@Xpresslifetifa]

This is beautiful but extremely time consuming. I commend you on sticking with it! Would have been nice to have seen the finished product at the end.

[@7july2012]

Hi Mike and thanks for your video and sharing your wisdom. I was wondering what is your opinion on the average time that takes to make this very rug, with shame rope length and diameter. Please can you advice for both: first timers and also on experienced rug makers like yourself. Thank you in advance for your reply!

[@Roxsandee]

...Excellent Job...I love this...Thank You....

[@freddyfourfingerz9126]

Jake, I think I found a solution to your rope issue. If you purchase small bearings (similar to the ones used in skateboard wheels), and position a few (stacked on top of each other) inside the nails, you should be able to just pull the rope, similar to using pulleys.

[@OUIjemesouviens]

hi! this is absolutely great work, thanks for sharing!

[@junierichardson7157]

it would be nice to see the numbers,,,,how do WE know where to put them...

[@Leslie38Leslie]

I agreee that it would have been nice to see the final product, What a tease. : ) i thought that while it was still pretty loose, it would make a beautiful wall hanging.

[@brandynettleton1658]

Would've been nice, after watching 10 mins of video, to see it finished...

[@luc61786]

Is there any way to build a hammock using this technique?

[@tracymetro]

gorgeous… and, pretty time consuming, yes? is it mediative?

[@michellesmile6882]

Damn my brain just went into overload hahaha...Awesome video for real!

[@Khamomil]

Great video. A final shot of the finished mat would have been nice tho.

[@kelnology]

This is super labor intensive...i salute you..

[@OUIjemesouviens]

can you add rope until its tight instead of tightening it, to keep the original measurements?

[@AngelMuggleAngel]

Wow... That is amazing! But about how long does it take to make something like this?

[@alittavarghese18]

How to make the frame? Distance between nails please? How many nails required? Is it 33?

[@luistrevino3505]

I would just love to make a weave carpet myself, similar to the one in the video! But in a different color climbing rope. Plus I need to have, if possible please, the pattern for the rug weave? Even though the video is 9 years ago, I just need to know if it's possible to request, in pdf format, for the pattern. Thank you.

[@snowflake09161]

This looks so cool! Too bad I don't have 100-200 feet of rope...

[@littleriverbaker]

I went to Edgar Evans State Park in Middle Tennessee off IS 40. I learned to make Appalachian Egg baskets. When the gifted instructor dropped a green log (Not an old cut) in front of me, said "this will be your basket!" I should have left but NOOO. I made the ribs.weavers and handles. 25 years later I have a miserable case of Carpal Tunnel. Surgery, hot wax treatment, NOTHING helped the pain, but by darn I made many baskets later. This would put this same stress on wrists and hands. Enjoy!

[@picolli3100]

and i watched vid from start to finish, great stuff

[@edwardtiou]

cool very patient guy, tks for sharing this video. rgds from Malaysia

[@fresiventrue]

I did it!!! Not so big like yours!! but I did it 3 years ago!! Oh my god!! :) and did it without restraints! Your way it's easier than mine! :( :)

[@elaineferebee2102]

this is awesome ! Would love to make one but I think I would need to have someone with me to walk me thru. Great vido.

[@gravlin216]

Where's the finished product?!?!?

[@PuKoh]

you have to make it yourself!

[@ArthurFellig]

Super cool! Thanks for posting this!

[@cidamendes3195]

Hello! Quantos metros de corda vou usar para fazer um tapete???

[@lookinglassalice]

Yes, but how do you get the pattern down int he first place??!! I am still mystified about how to get the design diagram done!

[@a2zhandi]

you should be able to adjust your jig to the final size and do it right the first time around. Looks to be about 1-1/4" width for 3 rope widths.

[@MrSatotatsu]

Nice video!! By the way,could you tell me the title or the name of artist of this music? I like this healing music.

[@Buthyful]

very creative, thank you so much for sharing :)

[@iaincwil]

where on earth would I find old climbing rope? and how much would it cost? I know that there is a life limit on climbing rope but what is it? I would be into making these but hemp and sisal costs too much

[@kokajr]

Is there any use in waving ropes?

[@kwaddell0930]

where would I find the pattern to follow ? thanks

[@USAlien234]

I have an idea im not sure would work because I haven't tried this yet. What if before I start, I twist fishing line around each individual nail once. This loop will stay in place because of the nail head. Then do the same for the rest of the nails in a tight circular shape all the way around forming a circular outline. Then I wouldn't worry about making mistakes by means of the rope jumping the nails when I pull for more slake. The fishing line will keep it in between the correct nails.

[@conniestone6251]

Do you mean to wrap fishing line around the TOP of the nails - then work the rope passes UNDER the line?? and did this work out when you tried it?

[@leoniebarrett465]

Connie Stone j8

[@dustymiller65]

OMG! I have 300m of black (made by a company called Blackwater) climbing/rappelling rope that I haven't used for almost two decades and it's way past the limit (in regards to time) of safely using. Unfortunately, it's not dynamic (stretchy) rope, like you've used, but it's static (very stiff) line. Do you have any suggestions on what I could do to utilize this rope in such a nice way as you have just demonstrated? Thanks so much.

[@emilyrichardson9278]

Where do you get that much rope at and about how much does it cost?

[@colabearrr]

How do u have the patience to do this?

[@droopfrogg]

What's the application? What is this used for?

[@Jefferdaughter]

Doormat, primarily.

[@DoloresAndrade3470]

question? where can I get a rope this long?

[@xDxLeonxDx]

Yes! Im on that creative part of KZbin again! :)

[@blackcat223364]

how long total does it take you to wave it

[@jessicalightfoot3738]

The description says it's an instructional video...it's not. The video shows what a guy made with a bunch of old rope. Where's the instructions on making the diagram? There are little numbers with a black sharpie & big numbers with red marker...obviously a huge chunk of information missing here.

[@DonnaAskins]

Where is the beginning diagram published? Please respond to your viewers.

[@missrzhrtjennieruthdelurey2908]

I would have liked to have the actual template to print out ... and to see the finished rug

[@chilinx]

were can i find the # you use !!?? so i can do my own!?

[@My2girlsknh]

HOW LONG DID IT TAKE?

[@glendasue2619]

Wow, that is art. I would hang it on the wall and not walk on it!!! Nice job.

[@Parthole92]

any possibility to get the scheme chart? tried to figure out my own... just failed :(

[@bsill54]

can you make a large scale video for a mattress net?

[@aditi476]

could u please tell me the measurements of that board and between those nails?

[@arunasri5442]

Please show me pattern

[@jajen2003]

I don't have it. I never had it. I made this back before KZbin became what it is now. I made it for a local REI in Las Vegas as part of a course they were teaching there. The pattern was only available at the course. I don't have it. Mike might have it, but I haven't talked to him since filming, and I don't know how to get a hold of him. I never expected this video to blow up, and I didn't plan on people wanting the pattern. Again, I made this video before YT became what it is today, so I do apologize.

[@brandonfaulkner1272]

How do I get the stenciled to pot the nails

[@GiFtEoS]

Wow - Congrat! Very interesting!

[@knotdewildeman]

I'll seize the two ends to the ropes that lay next to them and make sure they are hidden on the bottom. These make great door mats, if they get dirty you can just hose them off or take them to the car wash.

[@mharcarik]

The paper pattern is designed to show the nail points and where to make your turns as well as an over/under guideline so you don't make mistakes, but it doesn't actually show the end design.

[@mharcarik]

The board was roughly 48 inches long by 36 inches wide, and it is about 3-4 inches in between each nail point. This is not set in stone however. Wider nail points make it easier, but longer. Closer nail points would make it faster, but more tedious and difficult. Thx

[@jameslbrown6292]

I noticed you changed your template/pattern about halfway thru the process.

[@CooTie]

nice. made me think a bout using a different medium and same technique

[@nancynunez2947]

Como voy a saber donde van los números y cada cuantos cm van los números?

[@romadelrosario882]

how can i determine the number to write into the wood?

[@NotYourDio]

how long the rope??