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TLE – Home Economics – Senior High School
Alternative Delivery Mode
Module 7: Following Methods and Procedures in Making Macramé Products

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the TLE- Home Economics Senior High School Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) Module 7: Following Methods and Procedure in Making Macramé & Basketry
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both from
public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners
meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social,
and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the
module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will
help you in guiding the learners.
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks
included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the TLE– Home Economics Senior High School Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) Module on:
Module 7: Following Methods and Procedure in Making Macramé & Basketry

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip
this module.

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 What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link
the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as
a story, a song, a poem, a problem
opener, an activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in

the module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.
The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included
in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.

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 5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to
consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

This module is designed and written for you. It aims to help you master methods and
procedures in making macramé. The scope of this module allows you to use for many
different learning situations. The varied activities presented recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of
the course.

Content Standard: The learner demonstrates an understanding of the concepts and

principles in macramé.

Performance Standard: The learner independently demonstrates core competencies in

macramé.

Module 7: LO6. Follow methods and procedures in making macramé

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After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Discuss different methods and procedure in making macramé;
2. Follow procedures and techniques in making macramé;
Note: This module is good for one (1) week and two (2) days

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 What I Know
Pre-Assessment (Pre-test)

Directions. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. The art of tying knots in string to make decorative things is called

________________.
A. basketry B. knot tying C. macramé D. products

2. How many basic macramé knots do we have?

A. three B. three C. five D. six

3. What type of basic knot is illustrated in the picture?

A. square knot
B. larks head knot
C. half hitch knot
D. double half hitch knot

4. This consists of two half knots: one to the left and one to the right.
A. flat knot C. larks head knot
B. half hitch knot D. square knot

5. This knot is used in tying the shoelace.

A. half hitch knot C. spiral knot
B. half knot D. square knot

6. This refers to tying the yarn mounted to its anchor or starting cord.
A. half knot C. macramé
B. larks head knot D. square knot

7. When you make a loop knot, ____________ is created with just zone string.
A. half knot C. spiral knot
B. overhand knot D. square knot

8. This knot is consist of two half knots: one to the left and one to the right. Four
working cords are normally used; two outer cords are tied around two vertical cords
A. half knot C. square knot
B. flat knot (two half knots) D. overhand knot

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 9. A knot that has one string bearing the knot while the other string wraps around it.
A. double half hitch knot C. half hitch knot
B. double knot D. knot tying

10. Half knots are tied repeatedly in the same direction and produces a twist or spiral.
A. half hitch knot C. half knot
B. half knot twist D. square knot

Lesson Following Methods and

Procedure in Making
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Macramé and Basketry

Macramé is the art/craft of tying cords into knots in such a way that they form a useful
decorative shape. Learning the methods and procedures in making macramé will help you
start with a good project/work.
Now that you have already acquired knowledge on the different kinds of macramé knots, get
ready to learn more on the methods and procedure in making macramé.

What’s In

Before we proceed to the procedures and techniques in making macramé, let us

check first how much you learned from your previous lesson.

Directions. Answer the following items by choosing the best answer in the given choices.
Write your answer on your activity notebook. This activity will evaluate how
much you learned on the new lesson that will be presented.

1. These knots are complete loops that has no start or finish.

A. square knots C. Chinese knots
B. Celtic knots D. larks head knots

2. This kind of hitch makes a very dense work and usually used for making belts, rugs
and wall decors.
A. vertical half hitch C. alternating half hitch
B. double half hitch D. half hitch pattern

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3. This knot uses one thread in each design.
A. square knots C. braid and bars
B. Chinese knots D. Celtic knot

4. What kind of knots are usually weaved in deep red color?

A. square knots C. braid and bars
B. chinese knots D. Celtic knots

5. This knot usually exhibit repetitive patterns and is complex in structure.

A. larks head knots C. Celtic knots
B. unique decorative knots D. Chinese knots

6. It is the most widely used macramé knots.

A. larks head knot C. mounting finishing knot
B. square knots D. Celtic knots

7. This knot is sometimes referred to as cow hitch knot.

A. Chinese knots C. square knots
B. larks head knots D. unique decorative knots

8. These are used in finishing a macramé works.

A. unique decorative knots C. square knots
B. larks head knots D. mounting finishing knots

9. The shapes of these knots have their own symbolic meaning.

A. mounting finishing knots C. Chinese knots
B. larks head knots D. bars and braids

10. These knots were used to enhance the ship- like shape of a nautical vessel during
ancient times.
A. unique decorative knots C. square knots
B. larks head knots D. mounting finishing knots

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 What’s New

Macramé Defined

Macramé is an art of tying knots in string to make decorative things. Try reading this
poem and see how it will be related to the lesson that will be introduced to you.

Macramé Poem

When she would macramé

I stayed and watched.
Taking her needles,
And attaching small knots.
Making crisp doilies….
With different patterns,
Little mats she would starch.
Amazing my curiosity,
At the speed she delivered such art.

When she would macramé,

I would ask her how it was done.
She took my hands in between hers…

Until I alone did start.

She noticed soon I got extremely bored,
And my grandmother made me stop.
Boy…
You something else.
Why you so nosy?
I ain’t nosy, grandma.
You got enough apples to make a pie today
I would ask.
And she would just shake her head
With nothing from her to me to say…
She would hum and continue doing,
Her fast paced macramé.

Motive Questions:
1. As a young adult, can you relate to the poem presented?
2. Why do we need to focus when we do something important?
3. How do you accept advice from your elders?

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 What is It

Macramé is a form of textile produced using knotting (rather than weaving or knitting)
techniques. Its items look beautiful, but often too complicated and hard to do. The design of
the most macramé works is made up from the different combinations of a few basic knots.
Few of them are:

Table 1.13. Basic Macramé Knots

A half knot is used in tying the

shoelace.

Procedure: Cross the two ends over

each other. Pass one end over and
then under the other to make the half
knot which takes the load (arrows) in
both ropes.

A square knot is two half knots in

opposite directions.

Procedure: Take two ropes and cross

them (red over blue) to form a half
knot. Cross them a second time ( red
over blue again) and pull the ends
tight to form the square knot.

A double half hitch has one string

Reversed double half hitch (right to the left) bearing the knot while the other string
wraps around it.

Procedure: Pass the end of a rope

around the object and tie an
overhand knot.

For the two-half hitches, repeat with

a second overhand knot in the same
direction.

Regular double half hitch (left to the

right)

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 An overhand knot is created with just
zone string where you make a loop
knot onto itself.

Procedure: Form a loop and pass the

end through it. Tighten it to form the
overhand knot. When pulled tight, it
can function as a simple stopper
knot.

Larks head knot is used to tie the

yarn mounted to its anchor or starting
cord.

Procedure: Pass the rope around the

object, back around itself, around the
object in the reverse direction, and
down beside it.

Flat knot (two half knots) consists of

Alternating Inside-out Butterfly two half knots: one to the left and one
Flat knots flat knots effect to the right. Four working cords are
normally used: two outer cords are
tied around two vertical cords.

General Directions: Provide an activity notebook wherein all your activities will be written
on it. Make sure to provide answers to all your activities for they will be
the basis for your grade. Good luck.

Self-Check 1.1

Identification.

Directions: Choose your answer from the box below that best fits the description in the
given items.

_____1. It is created with just zone string where you make the loop knot onto itself.

_____2. It is the knot used to tie the yarn mounted to its anchor or starting cord.

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_____3. It is a kind of knot which has two half knots in opposite directions.

_____4. It is a kind of knot which in tying the shoelace.

_____5. It is a kind of knot which produces a form of textile through knotting (rather than
weaving or knitting) techniques.

Square knot Double half Flat knot Square knot Larks head Overhand
hitch knot knot

Sample on Basic Macramé Knotting

Setting-on knot. This is the most usual

method used to mount cords on a holding
cord, rod, or ring to start the project. In
this method, the cords are doubled and
the loose ends are pulled through the
loop end.

Flat knot. This consists of two half knots:

one to the left and one to the right.

Flat knot chain. Flat knots are tied in

succession around two holding cords.

Cording. This is composed of double half

hitches tied around a common holding
cord running horizontally or diagonally
left or right.

Alternating flat knots. Flat knots are tied

on alternating pairs of holding cords
produce this intricate pattern.

Half knot twist. Half knots are tied

repeatedly in the same direction produce
a twist or spiral.

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Self-Check 1.2
Directions: Enumerate the sample of Basic Macramé knotting
1. __________________
2. __________________
3. __________________
4. __________________
5. __________________

Illustration on Reversed Effect of Knotting

Reversed Effect

Regular double half hitch (left to the right)

Reversed double half hitch (right to the left)

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 Flat knot (two half knots)

Alternating flat knots Inside-out flat knots Butterfly effect

Self-Check 1.3
Directions: Look at what is illustrated, then identify what reversed effect of knotting is given.

1.

2.

3.

4.

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Practicing with Braids

Simple flat knotting. Tie two chains of flat

knots. Start is shown on the left chain; finish
on the right.

Alternating square knotting. Tie alternating

square knots, beginning with the middle and
working outward as shown.

Spiral flat knotting. Tie spiral flat knots to the

left (with left chain) and to the right (with right
chain).

Double half hitching. Run far left cord to the

right. Then, double half hitches around it
with remaining cords.

Reversed double half hitching. Run far right

cord to the left. Tie reverse double half
hitches about it with remaining cords.

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Self-Check 1.4
Directions: Match the kinds of knotting in Column A with its meaning in Column B.

A B

______1. Reversed double half hitching a. Tie two chains of flat knots. Start is
show on the left chain; Finish on the
right.

b. Run far right cord to the left. Tie

______2. Alternating square knotting reverse double half hitches about it
with remaining cords.

c. Tie alternating square knots,

_____3. Simple flat knotting beginning with the middle and
working outward as shown.

d. Tie spiral flat knots to the left (with

______4. Double half hitching left chain) and to the right (with right
chain)

e. Run far left cord to the right. The

_____5. Spiral flat knotting double half hitches about it with
remaining cords.

Cord Preparation.

To avoid frayed ends of cords while working, you can do the following:
• Melted candle can be used to avoid unraveling cords.
• Apply glue to ends (but glue does not dry as fast as the melted candle).
• Attach a tape to ends.
• Tie the ends to form a knot.

Finishing technique is the final step of any macramé project. The term used to this final
stage is tie off. There are recommended finishing knots that can be used to tie off and these
are: overhand knot, square knot frame, barrel knot, and Matthew walker knot.

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Self-check 1.5
Directions: Complete the paragraph below by filling out the blank with the words listed on
the box.
To avoid frayed ends of cords while working, you can do the following: __________
can be used to avoid unravelling ____________. Apply glue to ________. Attach a ________
to ends. Tie the ends to form a ____________.

Knot ends candle

Tape glue melted

What’s More

Activity 1.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the best answer

Macramé is the art of tying knots in string to make __________ things. And it has
_____ basic macramé knots. Without the __________ knots it is hard to make an
output or products of macramé. A _________ is not only used in making macramé but
also in tying the shoes. A _________ is two half knots in opposite directions.

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Activity 2.

Directions: Identify the following pictures.

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Activity 3. Start the journey

Directions: After the basic knots, you will do a hanging plant using any available materials
in your community. Use any or combination of the given macramé knots for
example square knot from the beginning and two half knots in opposite
direction. See the table below as your guidelines while doing your task.

POINTS 5 4 3
Elements of Design The artwork shows that The artwork shows that The artwork shows
the student applied the the student applied the that the student
basic macramé knots. three basic macramé applied the two basic
knots. macramé knots.
Creativity The student’s work The student’s work The student’s work
demonstrates a unique demonstrates lacked sincere
level of originality using originality using basic originality.
basic macramé knots. macramé knots.
Effort The students gave an The student completed The student finished
effort far beyond the the project in an above the project, but it lacks
requirements of the average manner; yet finishing touches or
project more could have been can be improved upon
done. with little effort

Activity 4. Beginner’s Luck

Directions: Make simple macramé products, specifically bracelet using the procedures and
the basic macramé knots shown in the pictures.

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Think about the following questions. Write your answer on your notebook.
1. How do you feel as you go along with this lesson?
2. What insights have you got in this lesson?

What I Can Do

ACTIVITY 5
After what you have learned and discovered in this module, it is high time to test your
ability on making macramé products. It will develop more your skills if you finish the task by
doing it without hesitation, and you need to believe that if others can, why can’t you?
Make a simple hanging plant holder using any macramé knots and follow the
procedures that you learned to this module.

Assessment

Directions. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. How many basic macramé knots do we have?

A. four B. five C. six D. three

2. The art of tying knots in string to make decorative things is called

________________.
A. basketry B. macramé C. knot tying D. products

3. When you make a loop knot, ____________ is created with just zone string.
A. square knot C. half knot
B. overhand knot D. spiral knot

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4. This consists of two half knots: one to the left and one to the right.
A. flat knot C. half hitch knot
B. larks head knot D. flat knot (two half knots)

5. What type of basic knot is illustrated in the picture?

A. square knot
B. larks head knot
C. half hitch knot
D. double half hitch knot

6. Half knots are tied repeatedly in the same direction and produces a twist or spiral.
A. half hitch knot C. half knot
B. half knot twist D. square knot

7. This knot is used in tying the shoelace.

A. square knot C. spiral knot
B. half hitch knot D. half knot

8. This is used to tie the yarn mounted to its anchor or starting cord.
A. larks head knot C. macramé
B. square knot D. half knot

9. This knot is consist of two half knots: one to the left and one to the right. Four
working cords are normally used; two outer cords are tied around two vertical
cords.
A. half knot C. square knot
B. flat knot (two half knots) D. overhand knot

10. A knot that has one string bearing the knot while the other string wraps around it.
A. half hitch knot C. double knot
B. double half hitch knot D. knot tying

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 Additional Activities

ACTIVITY 5
Directions: Create five pieces macramé products, specifically friendship bracelet. Sell it
around your neighborhood. You can name your price.

ACTIVITY 6
Directions: After selling your products make a reaction paper of what you feel before,
during, and after making your macramé products. Included your feelings when
you sell it.

Congratulations! You did a great

job! Good luck as you move on to the next
lesson.

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MOTIVE QUESTIONS
Self-Check 1.2 Self-Check 1.1 1. Yes. Sometimes, I
1. Setting-on knot don’t want to do this
1. overhand knot kind of hobby
2. Flat knot 2. larks head
3. Flat knot chain instead, I want to
knot focus on social
4. Cording 3. square knot
5. Alternating flat media.
4. half knot 2. I need to focus on
knots or half 5. macramé
knot twist what I do to finish it
in a given time and
to have a good
output.
3. I accept advice
from my elders as
my guide to my
daily activities in
life.
What I Know Assessment
1. C - macramé 1. C - six
2. D - six 2. B - macramé
3. B - larks head 3. B - overhand knot
knot 4. A - flat knot
4. A - flat knot 5. B – larks head knot
5. B - half knot 6. B – half knot twist
6. B – larks head 7. D – half knot
knot 8. B – square knot
7. B – overhand 9. B – flat knot (two
knot half knots)
8. B – flat knot 10.B – double half
(two half hitch knot
knots)
9. A – double
half hitch
knot
10.B – half knot
twist
Answer Key
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What’s In What I have Activity 3, 4,
1. A- celtic knots learned and 5
2. D- vertical hitch 1. I felt guilty because Base on the given rubrics
3. B- celtic knots I have some skills to
4. C- Chinese help my family to
knots lessen their burden
5. D- unique to our daily lives.
decorative knots 2. Every human being
6. D- square knots have their own
7. B- larks head skills, and its
knot depend on them on
8. B- mounting how to develop it.
finishing knots
9. D- chinse knots
10. D- unique
decorative knots
Self-check 1.5 Self-check 1.4 Self-check 1.3
1. melted 1. C – simple flat 1. Reversed effect
candle knotting 2. Regular double
2. cords 2. A – reversed double half hitch
3. ends half hitching 3. Reversed double
4. tape 3. B – alternating half hitch (right
5. knot square knotting to the left)
4. E – spiral flat 4. Flat knot (two
knotting half knots)
5. D – double half 5. Alternating flat
hitching knots
6. Inside-out flat
knots
7. Butterfly effect
 hitch
double half 5.
square knot 5. square knot 4.
half knot 4. knot
macramé 3. larks head 3.
six (6) 2. overhand knot 2.
decorative 1. half knot 1.

Activity 1 Activity 2
What’s more What’s more

References
-Basbas, L.,Urbiztondo, L. (2016). HANDICRAFT Macrame and Basketry.Rex Book
Store ,Inc. Manila.

https://www.yarnspirations.com
https://www.instructables.com
https://www.pinterest.com
https://www.persialou.com
https://www.fi.pinterest.com
https://www.decorhint.com
https://www.sprucecrafts.com
https://www.mymodernmet.com
https://www.poemhunter.com

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