This
section contains all the basic and
unique decorative knots you need to make
just about any Macrame project.
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.
Most
knot patterns are made with the BASIC
knots, so it is important that you
learn as many of them as
possible. This applies to both
Beginners and those with
Experience.
Once
you are able to use the Basic knots,
you can then move on to some of
the more challenging knots. They
can often be substitutes, or add
unique designer elements to your
projects.
NAVIGATION
TIP: 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.
BEGINNER'S
PATH:
MANY BASIC KNOTS WILL BE RECOMMENDED AS
YOUR PROGRESS. YOU WILL ALSO BE
LEARNING SOME VINTAGE AND UNIQUE KNOTS.
A NEW KNOT OR TECHNIQUE WILL BE LISTED
ON THE HOME PAGE EACH WEEK.
YOU WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE, GETTING HELP
AND ADVICE FROM THE OTHER MEMBERS BY
VISITING AND POSTING COMMENTS TO THE
FACEBOOK GROUP "MACRAME LEARNING
CENTER".
FEEL FREE TO TRY SOME OF THE OTHER
KNOTS IF THEY APPEAL TO YOU.
SOMETIMES LEARNING COMPLEX KNOTS CAN
BE A PROJECT OF ITS OWN!
EXPERIENCED
PATH:
ALL THE VINTAGE AND UNIQUE KNOTS SHOULD
BE PRACTICED AT LEAST ONCE. REVIEW BASIC
KNOTS IF YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN THEM.
MORE CHALLENGING KNOTS WILL BE
RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE YOUR SKILL
LEVEL. NOT ALL OF THEM ARE
STRICTLY FOR MACRAME, BUT HAVE BEEN USED
IN THIS CRAFT TO IMPROVE CREATIVITY.
MANY ARE FROM THE LATE 1800'S - early
1900's.
FUSION KNOTS ARE MODERN COMBINATION
KNOTS THAT CAN BE USED AS PART OF
MACRAME DESIGNS.
OPTIONAL
KNOT WORK:
KNOTS THAT ARE LABELED "UNOFFICIAL" WERE
DESIGNED BY THE CREATOR OF THIS WEBSITE,
ANNETTE WRIGHT
THERE ARE ALSO "HISTORIC" KNOTS THAT ARE
WORTH THE EFFORT TO LEARN.
"CHALLENGING" KNOTS REQUIRE MORE
PRACTICE AND TIME THAN THE OTHERS.
PREPARATION FOR
PRACTICE: You must obtain the
following items before practicing Macrame
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.
Instructor's
Tip:When practicing, try
using SHOE LACES.
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.
