One Stop Macrame Shop Table of Contents

p. 06 p. 09 Introduction History of Macram

p. 12 The Basics of Macram p. 12 p. 13 p. 14 p. 16 p. 17 p. 19 p. 20 p. 20 p. 23 p. 25 Calculating How Much Cording to Use Making a Sampler before You Begin Adding Beads and Other Items Adding Cords Measuring Off the End of a Project Anchoring Your Project While You Work Tightening Your Work Keeping Your Work Even and Uniform:

Macram Equipment and Tools Macram Materials p. 27 p. 27 p. 28 p. 29 p. 30 Diameter and Weight of Cording Jute Hemp Linen Working with Color

p. 29 Cotton

p. 32

Macram Knots p. 33 p. 33 p. 34 p. 36 p. 37 p. 38 p. 39 p. 39 Overhand Knot Half Knot Square Knot Square Knot Sinnet Half Knot Sinnet Half Hitch Half Hitch Spiral Vertical Double Half Hitch

p. 40 p. 41 p. 42 p. 42 p. 43 p. 45 p. 46 p. 47 p. 48 p. 48 p. 49 p. 50

Horizontal Double Half Hitch Alternating Half Hitch Alternating Double Half Hitch Alternating Square Knot Josephine Knot Larks Head Knot Alternating Larks Head Chain Chinese Crown Knot Square Knot Button Reversing Square Knot Interlocking Larks Head Braid

Macram Patterns p. 52 p. 55 p. 56 p. 59 p. 62 p. 66 Butterfly Pin Dog Collar Dream Catcher Flower Pot Dcor Guitar Strap Keychain

P. 69 Hammock p. 82 Macram Patterns Jewelry p. 83Beaded Bracelet p. 85 p. 89 p. 91 p. 93 p. 95 Toggle Bracelet Choker Sunflower Necklace Moon/Sun Anklet Chunky Mans Necklace

p. 97 Macram 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 Macram p. 118 Creating Your Own Designs p. 120 Tips for Selling Your Macram p. 124 Macram Suppliers p. 129 Conclusion

The Basics of Macram

There are some simple Macram basics that youll need to know to get you started. The more confident that you are about the process of Macram the more fun youll have as you complete one project after another. Calculating how much cording to use: Youll 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 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 Macram project will have a finished length of 1 yard youll 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 to 4 yards long. Make sure that you measure the ends generously since you dont want to run out of cording and have to add to the project. Its 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 Macram projects youll 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 youll 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 knots width. If the width of the knot is inch youll know that you need eight ends to the inch for the pattern of your project. When you know what Macram 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 Macram 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 youre adding beads to a project youll want to look for beads that are unique and unusual so that they stand out in the Macram pattern. Youll find beads in a variety of styles, sizes, and shapes that includes flowers, symbols, and charms. Search for beads that will complement the Macram pattern that youre working. Youll want to choose beads with a color and texture that are going to enhance your project. For smaller projects youll want to use beads that are soft and delicate while your larger Macram 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 youre purchasing beads for your Macram projects is that the cording will fit through the bead center. Keep in mind that many times youll 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 youre working the bead into the strands of cording youll 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 Dcor

This Macram 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 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