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Macramé - Report

Macramé is a textile crafting technique that uses knots to create decorative pieces, originating from 13th-century Arab weavers. Various types of knots, such as the Square Knot and Lark's Head Knot, are essential for macramé projects, along with tools like cord, sharp scissors, and a tape measure. The document also highlights the importance of accessories and different types of cords for enhancing macramé creations.

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Macramé - Report

Macramé is a textile crafting technique that uses knots to create decorative pieces, originating from 13th-century Arab weavers. Various types of knots, such as the Square Knot and Lark's Head Knot, are essential for macramé projects, along with tools like cord, sharp scissors, and a tape measure. The document also highlights the importance of accessories and different types of cords for enhancing macramé creations.

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Macramé

Macramé is a technique or method of crafting a textile that uses several knots to form the basic shape
and function of the piece. Each knot can be created with your hands, and there are no other tools
required other than a mounting ring to keep the item in place while you work.

 The Spanish word macramé is derived from the Arabic migramah which means “striped towel",
“ornamental fringe”or"embroidered veil
 Macramé is believed to have originated with l3th- century Arab weavers.
 These artisans knotted the excess thread and yarn along the edges of hand-loomed fabrics into
decorative fringes on bath towels, shawls, and veils
 A coarse lace or fringe made by knotting threads or cords in a geometrical pattern or
 The art of tying knots in patterns

Types of knots used for Macramé

Square Knot

 This knot consists of two Flat knots, tied in different directions. Mount two threads, so it will
appear four ends.

Hitches

 Clove knot, Clove Hitch knot -ca be horizontal, vertical or diagonal.


 It depends on the direction of base thread

Vertical Hitch

 This kind of Hitches makes a very dense work and usually is used for making belts, other
accessories, and also rugs and wall decor.

Loop Knot

 It is very easy to make the Loop Knot.


 Just make a loop with one cord on another cord.

Lark's Head Knots


 The Frivolité knot (sometimes called the Lark's head knot) is usually used for garnishing the
edges of Macramé pieces.

Capuchin / Barrel Knot

 The Capuchin Knot often is tied on the ends of tassels.


 It makes them very neat and trim.

Long Barrel knot

 Similar to the previous knot, just longer (around 2"). Great for finishing ends of cords in such
items as wall hangings, plant hangers etc.

Wind Knot

 Macrame tassel Knot This knot is used for gathering many threads together, mostly at the end of
work, and creating a tassel.

The Clear Edge Method

 This method is often used for finishing a Macrame work, if you don't want to leave tassels.

The Connecting Knot

 This knot is useful for connecting two or more threads.


 It also can be used in macramé fishnet.

Top 7 Essential Tools Guide For All Your Macramé Projects

If you are new to macramé you may be uncertain what tools you will need and what else might come in
handy. We have put this guide together to share some of our ideas for some of the more essential
items.

1. Cord

Macramé rope string cord twineThe most important item of all – no cord, no creation! There are a
variety of different cords available, and most tutorials should advise which one to use. If not, or you just
want to create as you go along, then a 3mm or 4mm 3 ply twist might be a good place to start. Head
over to our Macrame Cord Guide to get loads more information on choosing cord for your next project.

2.. Sharp Scissors

Macramé string cord rope Sharp scissors will save you time and effort when working on your project.
You don’t want to be using your basic household pair when you’re trying to cut multiple cords! They are
absolutely essential when you’re trying to cut a nice clean line, particularly when you’re trying to shape
your macramé feathers

3.Tape measure
You will need this when measuring out lengths of cord for your project, and to measure wall space for
your macramé wall hangings. If you’re following a tutorial, you will be advised the lengths of cord you
need, and there would be nothing worse than running out in the middle of an intricate design. And
imagine if you’ve finished that wall hanging that’s taken you months to complete and it’s too big for
your wall space.

4.Metal Comb or Pet Comb (unused!)

Macramé rope cord twine string blog guide you will need a sturdy comb when brushing out cord for
your macramé feathers and fringes. Whilst a plastic comb is ok and will do the trick, it isn’t as effective
and won’t do as good a job as a steel comb. Alternatively, a pet comb will save you time, and will unknot
any tangles that may occur along the way.

5. S Hook

Tassel & Plume macramé accessory metal S hook these will make your hanging macramé projects so
much easier to work on. You simply attach 1 or 2 to your project (depending on what you are working
on) and hang from your door, coat hook, or whatever you have to hand! If you are serious about
macramé, and particularly if you are working on large projects, you may want to invest in a clothes rail.
This combined with the S hooks will make working on your creations so much simpler.

6.Wooden Dowel or Tree Branch

Macramé natural wooden dowel Tassel & Plume These are essential for your macramé wall hangings. If
you’re looking for a nice clean finish then you may want to invest in some wooden dowels. However, if
you’re going for a more rustic, boho look then tree branches, or even drift wood, will be perfect. Next
time you are out for a walk in the woods or by the sea keep an eye open for unusual and interesting tree
branches or pieces of drift wood.

7.Accessories

Macramé wooden beads hoops feathers tassel accessories You’ve made a few simple creations, and you
want to make something with a bit more detail or try something new, so why not add some accessories?
These can range from beads, hoops, artificial flowers or feathers. There are so many different ideas out
there for what you can do with your macramé talent.

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