Grass Mats 

Drop four stakes in the ground. Tie one cord to each of them. Tie 2 each of those cords to either end of 2 sticks. One stick inside, shorter, than the other. Outside stick to be near the width of the mat. Lift one stick while the other is on the ground, drop in your bundle of reed, grass or what have you and continues to the end.

The fan shape you mention which could have some use I believe is called a “broom”

Thanks Gumby!

This is ingenious, so simple and easy! Totally making a bunch.

Very good idea and simple technique! Great vid!

Great idea! 😀👍💡

The first knot is called a thumb knot, and complete its called a reef knot. Well that's what we call them in England anyway. Really enjoying you content. Thanks. 👏👍

Very cool

10er!

Do you ever get ticks from picking this??

What is the risk of bugs and snakes getting in there and how to prevent it?