This chopstick has a notch in one side corresponding with the black dot on the other side so that it can push the wire closer to the wood.
Carrick mat knot tutorial.
The carrick bend mat is used as an embellishment for the kino knits carrick.
It can be made with 2 as illustrated or more strands of rope.
Tuck the end in and secure it.
Follow the same path around again still using the over and under sequence.
Form a loop and then lay the rope across it.
You may sew or glue the ends or bind them with a constrictor knot and then whip neatly for greater security.
Learn how to tie the carrick bend mat celtic knot with this clear video tutorial.
Pass the end of the rope across the loop using an alternating over and under sequence.