Discover a fresh, new take on the traditional craft of macramé, a craft that was incredibly popular in the seventies, and which is currently enjoying a renaissance. Learn all the basic macramé knots with the knot tutorial library so you can get started with your favourite projects straight away, whether it’s the ubiquitous hanging plant holder or a stunning statement arch for the garden or a doorway.
INTRODUCTION
TOOLS & MATERIALS • This section gives us the opportunity to introduce you to the most important material of all for any macramé artist, the cords for tying the knots, as well as a few basic tools that you will need. The exact materials used for each design are listed at the beginning of each project chapter.
KNOTS & TECHNIQUES Knotting Terminology • Before you start creating the knots, there is some basic terminology that you need to familiarize yourself with. This list covers all of the terms used in this book:
TECHNIQUES • There are a few basic techniques that you will need to complete the projects in this book and these are explained here.
PROJECTS
HANGING SHELF
HANGING TABLE
BOTTLE HOLDER
HANGING BASKET
TABLE MAT
TABLE RUNNER
BASIC WALL HANGING
ADVANCED WALL HANGING
PLANT HANGER
ADVANCED PLANT HANGER
CUSHION DECORATION
CIRCLE WALL HANGING
SIMPLE BUNTING
ADVANCED BUNTING
INDOOR SWING
DECK CHAIR
DOOR HANGING
CELEBRATION ARCH
SHOPPING BAG
CLUTCH PURSE
HANGING LIGHT
PENDANT LANTERN
HOOP EARRINGS
CHOKER NECKLACE
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Macramé for Beginners (5th Ed)