One Stop Macrame ShopTable of Contents

p. 06 Introduction

p. 09 History of Macramé

p. 12 The Basics of Macramé

p. 12 Calculating How Much Cording to Use

p. 13 Making a Sampler before You Begin

p. 14 Adding Beads and Other Items

p. 16 Adding Cords

p. 17 Measuring Off the End of a Project

p. 19 Anchoring Your Project While You Work

p. 20 Tightening Your Work

p. 20 Keeping Your Work Even and Uniform:

p. 23 Macramé Equipment and Tools

p. 25 Macramé Materials

p. 27 Diameter and Weight of Cording

p. 27 Jute

p. 28 Hemp

p. 29 Cotton

p. 29 Linen

p. 30 Working with Color

p. 32 Macramé Knots

p. 33 Overhand Knot

p. 33 Half Knot

p. 34 Square Knot

p. 36 Square Knot Sinnet

p. 37 Half Knot Sinnet

p. 38 Half Hitch

p. 39 Half Hitch Spiral

p. 39 Vertical Double Half Hitch

p. 40 Horizontal Double Half Hitch

p. 41 Alternating Half Hitch

p. 42 Alternating Double Half Hitch

p. 42 Alternating Square Knot

p. 43 Josephine Knot

p. 45 Lark’s Head Knot

p. 46 Alternating Lark’s Head Chain

p. 47 Chinese Crown Knot

p. 48 Square Knot Button

p. 48 Reversing Square Knot

p. 49 Interlocking Lark’s Head Braid

p. 50 Macramé Patterns

p. 52 Butterfly Pin

p. 55 Dog Collar

p. 56 Dream Catcher

p. 59 Flower Pot Décor

p. 62 Guitar Strap

p. 66 Keychain

P. 69 Hammock

p. 82 Macramé Patterns – Jewelry

p. 83Beaded Bracelet

p. 85 Toggle Bracelet

p. 89 Choker

p. 91 Sunflower Necklace

p. 93 Moon/Sun Anklet

p. 95 Chunky Man’s Necklace

p. 97 Macramé Patterns – Plant Hangers

p. 97 Basic Plant Hanger 1

p. 100 Basic Plant Hanger 2

p. 102 Wizzy Plant Hanger

p. 105 Hanging Planter With Table

p. 111 Double Decker Hanging Planter

p. 116 Cavandoli Macramé

p. 118 Creating Your Own Designs

p. 120 Tips for Selling Your Macramé

p. 124 Macramé Suppliers

p. 129 Conclusion

The Basics of MacraméThere are some simple Macramé basics that you’ll need to know to get you

started. The more confident that you are about the process of Macramé the more fun

you’ll have as you complete one project after another.

Calculating how much cording to use:

You’ll need to calculate how long the length of your cording should be. Although

most projects will give you the recommended measurements, you should have some idea

of how this measurement is reached.

The ends of cording should be 3 ½ to 4 times longer than the piece you plan to

make, however, since the cording is doubled in half for knotting it is measured 7 to 8

times longer than the amount needed. For example: if the Macramé project will have a

finished length of 1 yard you’ll want to measure your cording 7 to 8 yards from one end

to the other. Then when each end is doubled for knotting it will be two ends, each end

being 3 ½ to 4 yards long.

Make sure that you measure the ends generously since you don’t want to run out

of cording and have to add to the project. It’s much better to have extra cording than it is

to run out and add in an inconvenient place in the design.

Making a sampler before you begin:

For many Macramé projects you’ll want to make a sampler so that you can see

how the cording knots and how long it measures. Heavy cording will take up more

length in knotting than lightweight ones so you’ll need to allow for this in the calculation

of how much cording to use.

Make a sampler that measures about 3 inches by 6 inches so that you can gauge

the length of the cording as well as see how many ends will be needed for the width of

the pattern. To determine the number of ends: tie four ends into a Square Knot and

measure the knot’s width. If the width of the knot is ½ inch you’ll know that you need

eight ends to the inch for the pattern of your project.

When you know what Macramé project that you want to make you should

practice with the knots so that you know exactly how the cording will tie and so that you

can gauge its texture and the way that it looks.

Adding beads and other items:

Beads and other items are often added to Macramé projects to make them

interesting, unique, and rich with design. You can purchase beads of all kinds from

beading and craft stores, as well as from many distributors on the Internet. All you need

to do is make sure that the holes in the beads are large enough for the cording to strand

through easily. To add the beads you simply slide them onto the cording between or in

the middle of knots.

When you’re adding beads to a project you’ll want to look for beads that are

unique and unusual so that they stand out in the Macramé pattern. You’ll find beads in a

variety of styles, sizes, and shapes that includes flowers, symbols, and charms.

Search for beads that will complement the Macramé pattern that you’re working.

You’ll want to choose beads with a color and texture that are going to enhance your

project. For smaller projects you’ll want to use beads that are soft and delicate while

your larger Macramé projects will need large, textured beads. Take your time looking for

the right beads for your project and dare to experiment with new ideas.

The one thing that you need to ensure when you’re purchasing beads for your

Macramé projects is that the cording will fit through the bead center. Keep in mind that

many times you’ll be using several strands of cording that will need to fit through the

bead so be sure to choose beads that are large enough.

When you’re working the bead into the strands of cording you’ll need to position

the bead carefully into the pattern as per the project instructions. In most cases the bead

will be worked into the project following a series of knots, followed by another series of

knots to keep the bead secure.

Flower Pot DécorThis Macramé decoration is a great way to dress up a clay flower pot for your patio or

indoors.

Source: www.makingfriends.com/macrame_pot.htm

Materials:

1. one 6 ½ inch Terra Cotta flower pot and pot saucer

2. 7 1/3 yards of 5-ply natural jute cording, #72 size

3. 4 round wooden beads, 12mm or 16mm size

4. glue