Nautical Cotton Rope Place Card Holder (Set of 48) Simply sublime when you're tying the knot. Don't you love this pure, natural cotton knot place card holder as an organic element for your table? Aye, aye, Captain! We tied a monkey's fist knot, traditionally used by sailors because it holds its shape, has some weight to it and doesn't roll. Natural cotton rope. Measures 2in. h x 2in. w. Sold with cards (2 3/4in. x 1 1/4in.) featuring a knot with a dotted blue border. Sold in a set of 48.