MACRAMÉA Beginner’s Tutorial

Macramé is a form of textile-making using knotting rather than weaving or knitting.

Macramé became most recently popular during the early 1970’s due to its utility and reasonable supply price.

History

It can be created out of

almost any kind of cording,

though vinyl yarn and hemp twine are the most popular.

Materials

What can I make?

Because the knotted pattern makes the cording very sturdy, almost any structure can be built using macramé.

What is practical?

Most people use macramé

to make jewelry and

plant holders.

The Knots

Square Knot

Double Half-Hitch

Half-Hitch

The Square Knot

The Square Knot is the most commonly used knot. Most macramé art is composed of a series of these knots.

Click to view video of Square Knot https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzDF2VlgnG8

Breaking Down the Steps: Step 1

Begin with two long strands of cording, tied to a sturdy base.

Cross one strand over the other.

Breaking Down the Steps: Step 2

Cross the strand under the other and through, to form a knot.

Repeat the process using the other strand first.

Breaking Down the Steps: Step 3 The knot should

now look like this when loose.

Tighten the knot to gain structural strength.

Repeat to create pattern.

Part One of Macramé for Beginner’s Complete

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Please await our tutorials on the Half-Hitch and Double Half-Hitch Knots.

Presented by Sarah Pentecost

Picture and Video References Slide 8 Half-Hitch:

http://howset.com/animated_show/how-to-make-half-hitch/#.U2b8QVe6WSo

Slide 8 Square Knot and Double Half-Hitch: http://www.uspowerboating.com/Home/Education/Knots.htm

Slide 9 Square Knot: http://www.rusticgirls.com/making-wind-chimes/

Square Knot Tutorial Pictures: http://www.ehow.com/how_7536_tie-square-knot-properly.html

Square Knot Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzDF2VlgnG8