The NEW MISSION
for Free Macrame Patterns is to help you learn the
basic and vintage decorative knots commonly used
in Macrame. More advanced knots can be
learned by those with experience.
We have a huge library of decorative knots in the
section "Learn Macrame", which includes Asian and
Celtic designs as well as unique combination
knots.
On this website is information about other topics,
such as cord preparation, that are necessary to
create items with knots.
There are also three sections with written
tutorials for a variety of projects you can make.
Anyone can use the
information in this website. There is no
enrollment necessary, no fees, and no active
classes.
You learn on your
own, but you can receive
guidance and support through our Facebook
pages, which are described below.
BE SURE TO READ
AND ABIDE BY OUR "TERMS OF USE" IF YOU
DECIDE TO PRINT ANY OF THE PAGES.
Here
are some NAVIGATION recommendations for
everyone using this website:
1. Make sure you spend some time exploring the
different sections. Beginners should start
with the Dictionary.
2. Important information is found in Macrame Essentials.
Be sure to read all the pages, since many of the
topics are applicable to ANY project you make.
3. The knots are described in detail in Learn Macrame.
4. Projects are in the other three
sections.
5. Advanced
Macrame is now a list of current
videos found on our Facebook page. These can
be viewed by anyone. The NAME of each knot
is a link that will take you to the written
instructions here on this website.
By clicking on both links, you can have them side
by side on your computer screen (depending on your
computer's capabilities).
6. When you click on the navigation buttons
on the left, you will be sent to pages that are
lists of patterns and designs.
7. Click on the small images (or links)
for the patterns you want to view, and the
detailed written instructions will come up.
8. On those specific pages, clicking on
the small images usually bring up larger
ones, or send you to other pages.
The banner on the left
(Acajou Crafts) will take you to our Etsy Shop,
which currently has Macrame books, beads, rings
and other supplies. Unfortunately, we can
only ship to those in the USA.
Our prices have recently been dropped to reduce
our stock, so be sure to check out the store if
you need supplies.
LEARN THE KNOTS FIRST!
The
best way to learn Macrame is to begin by focusing
on the KNOTS, which are the building blocks of
every project. You must also learn the
different types and how to combine them.
The basic and vintage knots are described in
detail in the Learn
Macrame section.
By practicing the knots FIRST, you will be more
likely to make a Macrame project successfully.
It can be very frustrating to create project after
project and have them all turn out poorly.
That often happens if the knots are not tied
properly, or you have not prepared the cords for
knotting.
So the first page in Macrame Essentials you should
read is Cord
Preparation.
Understanding the terms used in Macrame is
important, too. So make sure you read both
pages of the Dictionary.
GET
GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT
"FREE MACRAME PATTERNS" ON FACEBOOK
Currently our Media Center. Photos and
videos are available and can be used by
anyone. You can also access the videos by
using the links in the "Advanced" section of this
website.
The videos are for some of the basic knots used in
Macrame. More will be gradually added this
year, so check the site regularly for new
ones. We also have some interesting reels
related to this craft.
Available for
those who need guidance in learning
Macrame. You simply request to be part
of the group, answer the questions and agree
to the rules. Admin will review your
request.
Please
Note: This group will remain small,
so admin. can answer all the questions and
provide more information about
Macrame. So you may NOT be accepted
into the group once we reach 100
members.
But you can
still receive help simply by using the
CONTACT form on this website. I answer
the emails daily and will do all I can
to help you use this site.
To receive guidance and support, members of
the group can post questions or images as needed
on the Learning Center page, and someone will
comment.
The more you post questions and comments, the more
advice you get. I answer every post within a day,
and many of the members do as well.
Individualized Tutoring is considered upon
request. You must contact Annette Wright
directly, not through a post on the Facebook
page. Messenger is the best way to contact
me.
AFTER YOU LEARN THE
BASIC KNOTS
1. The next step after you learn the basic and
vintage knots is to choose an EASY project from
one of the other sections.
Each tutorial on this website has a list of
knots you use to create the item, just below the
supply list. Make sure you know how to tie
each one before making the project.
2. Once you are successful and have made the
project to the best of your ability, show it on
the Facebook page "Free Macrame
Patterns". You will receive feedback.
If for some
reason Annette does not respond, please
contact her!
3. Continue to learn more and more knots, followed
by projects. A list of suggested knots is
available in the Learn Macrame section.
4. Try making complex knots periodically to give
yourself a challenge. Some of them are like
projects, they take time and skill to
create. Especially the Chinese and Asian
knots.
5. Fusion Knots are combination knots that
are similar to others in the same section. I
encourage you to make and use them as well.
Most make great bracelets and similar items like
belts and straps. Most are easy enough for
beginners.
So as you learn them, you can be making something
at the same time!
Here is a little
challenge you can try TODAY to see if you can
recognize the knots below.
Try to identify them by going to the Learn
Macrame section. Find each one and see if
you recognize any of them. Open the
instructions and check to see if you have tied
them before. Practice as needed.
