This section contains all the basic and
unique decorative knots you need to make just
about any Macrame project. Above each knot
is a word that describes it, such as Basic,
Vintage, Fusion, etc.
There are more knots here than what you are
likely to use in the projects, so don't feel you
need to practice ALL of them.
BASIC knots
are essential if you are to progress in Macrame.
LEARN ALL OF THEM!
VINTAGE
knots are those popular in the early 1900's, and
are often good substitutes for the basic knots
used today.
FUSION
knots are combination knots that can be useful
in Macrame. Most of them are decorative knots
that can be used alone as simple projects, like
belts, collars, necklaces, ornaments, etc.
HISTORICAL
knots are unique and often very ancient.
They are well worth the effort to learn and use.
UNIQUE
knots are sometimes more challenging than
others, but are good substitutes, too.
CHALLENGING
knots are fun, but require LOTS of time and
effort to create!
UNOFFICIAL
knots have been created by the owner of this
site. They do not yet meet the
requirements to be officially recognized.
NAVIGATION
TIPS: Once you open a page by
clicking on the images or links below, the
instructions come up.
The
small images inside each page can be
enlarged by clicking on them.
The + symbol
above the images below (such as Basic +)
means that a video of this knot is available
in the Free Macrame Patterns Facebook page,
which is where all the videos are located.
Links
to those videos can also be found in Advanced
Macrame on this website.
Recommended
Basic Knots for BEGINNERS to start
with:
Square Knot
Alternating Square knots
Spiral Stitch
Alternating Half Hitch
Double Half Hitch
Vertical Half Hitch
Double Half Hitch Patterns
Larks Head Knot
Vertical Larks Head
Barrel Knot
Overhand Knot
Wrapped Knot
Crown Knot
Diamond Stitch
+ OTHER BASIC AND VINTAGE KNOTS
Recommended
Knots for EXPERIENCED Artists:
Knife Knot (also called Diamond Knot)
Fish Bone Designs
Locking Patterns
Shell Knot
Daisy Design
Empty Diamond
Buttonhole Clasp
Linked Overhand knots
Diamond Stitch
Figure 8 Patterns
+OTHER KNOTS OF INTEREST TO YOU
PREPARATION FOR PRACTICE (Applies
to Everyone)
You must obtain the following items
before practicing the knots:
Cord
material, string, or yarn.
Most of the time, you need pieces that are
1 to 2 meters long (1 to 2 yards).
But try to have a few pieces that are
longer.
Inexpensive materials include things like
thin strips of fabric or plastic, shoe
laces,
or knitted items taken apart for the
material.
A piece of
foam, cardboard, or a firm pillow
that will hold pins in the position you
put them in.
You also need at least 20
pins that will work with the board
you are using.
If you prefer to work on knots with the cords dangling,
arrange a long cord horizontally.
Attach it to the wall if possible.
Other items will be described on the
individual pages for each knot.
Many
of the knots listed here in Learn
Macrame come from the
Fusion Knotswebsite.
These
combination knots can be used in a
variety of Macrame and craft projects.
Click
on the image or link to visit the
site. View the knot gallery to
seethe
video instructions.
