The Craft of Macramé


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A concise, well-illustrated manual for making useful and ornamental objects with knotted cord




Macrame Pattern Book


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Learn how to make over seventy macram knots and small repeat patterns, then use them to create a wide range of projects. Each knot is shown in a close-up photograph with clear step-by-step diagrams showing how they are tied. Starting with the basics, the knots progress on to more complicated and complex designs, but the clear diagrams make it a cinch to follow along. This invaluable guidebook covers the different types of threads or cords available, and shows a range of clasps and other findings and beads to use in your knotwork. It also includes tons of expert tips like how to set up your work board or how to keep track of the cord ends for less confusion. Thirty-three projects featured in the book range from simple jewelry like a classic friendship bracelet and watch straps to more complex ones like bags and baskets.




Modern Macrame


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The ultimate guide to creating and styling modern macramé projects in the home from top creative tastemaker and sought-after macramé artist Emily Katz. Macramé--the fine art of knotting--is an age-old craft that's undergoing a contemporary renaissance. At the heart of this resurgence is Emily Katz, a lifestyle icon and artist who teaches sold out macramé workshops around the world and creates swoon-worthy aspirational interiors with her custom hand-knotted pieces. Modern Macramé is a stylish, contemporary guide to the traditional art and craft of macramé, including 33 projects, from driftwood wall art and bohemian light fixtures to macramé rugs and headboards. The projects are showcased in easy to follow and photogenic project layouts, guiding both the novice and the more experienced crafter in a highly achievable way. Included with every project are thoughtful lifestyle tips showing how macramé can provide the perfect finishing touch for the modern, well-designed home--whether it's a hundred-year-old farmhouse, a sophisticated loft, or a cozy but stylish rental.




Macramé Plant Hangers


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Adorn your cozy interiors with hand-woven knotted art and hanging plants. Are you a DIY home decorator, plant lover, or flower lover? We got you! Macramé plant hangers are the perfect little touch to accent your cozy, designer home. Macramé—the art of knotting made popular in the seventies—is now on a revival, bringing trendy boho vibes into your living room, bedroom, and more. And there’s simply no better way to display your hanging plants than stringing them up in handmade woven knots. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned knotter, Macramé Plant Hangers provides thirty quirky, yet stunning projects that will spark your DIY artist’s imagination and get you creating. Follow detailed photographs and instructions to construct patterns with various natural fibers, including cotton rope, felted wool, silk ribbon, jute, recycled fabric, and more. There are knotted projects suitable for bigger eight-inch pots, small four-inch pots, vintage bottles, and even air plants. Including a practical beginner’s section of knot basics; an introduction to weaving; customizable variations to add playful beads, funky fringes, and chic rope tassels to your macramé design for “whimsy”; and a bonus chapter on special projects that mix macramé with a dash of weaving and earthy elements, Macramé Plant Hangers is your handy guidebook to adorning interiors with your own custom hand-knotted, vintage art you can be proud of—while keeping it green!




Macramé for Beginners and Beyond


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Make home décor, jewelry, and more with projects that put a twenty-first–century spin on this age-old craft. Includes photos and diagrams. Discover a fresh new take on the traditional art of macramé, a craft that was incredibly popular in the seventies and is currently enjoying a renaissance. Macramé projects are the best way to bring the current trend for luxe, boho interiors into your home. This book includes on-trend macramé projects for inside and outside the home. Choose from an assortment of projects—with “easy” and “more advanced” versions so you can develop your skills as you go. Learn all the basic macramé knots with the knot tutorial library so you can get started on your favorite projects straight away, whether it’s the ubiquitous hanging plant holder or a stunning statement arch for the garden or a doorway.




Macrame


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Macrame


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In recent months there has been an astonishing resurgence in the striking yet simple craft of macramé (first made popular in the 1970s). In Macramé, Fanny Zedenius offers a refreshing twist on the addictive craft. Beginning with the basics, she takes us through all the essentials: what you need to get started, a glossary covering 30 of the most popular knots, tips on how to create different patterns through various knot combinations, and advice on how to hang and display your makes. The book also takes readers through ombre-dyeing, fraying, and customizing with beads, and includes fully illustrated step-by-step instructions for 22 homeware projects such as impressive wall hangings, a beautiful table runner and napkins, whimsical dream catchers, and pretty plant hangers.




Macrame for Home Decor


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• 40 macramé projects for making stylish, modern home décor. • Cool contemporary ideas for using natural macramé craft cords. • How to tie the 12 essential knots that home crafters need to know. • Step-by-step illustrations, clear instructions, and beautiful color photographs. • Range of difficulty levels—easy to advanced—so there’s something here for everyone. • Easy projects for rugs, throws, coverlets, room dividers, boho plant hangers, and more.




Mixed Fiber Macramé


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Take Macramé to the Next Level with Simple Weaving Techniques and Colorful Fibers Weave color and creativity into your macramé art with 24 fresh projects featuring on-trend techniques and fun fibers. Ribbons, raffia, roving and more bring an inspired twist to this ever-popular craft, and Chantel Conlon is your guide to this modern approach. She’ll teach you to macraweave eye-catching wall hangings, knot elegant plant hangers with pops of color and make your own stylish home décor, like pillows, rugs and more. You’ll be amazed at just how simple it is to create incredible macramé pieces no one else has seen before. Packed with step-by-step instructions and photos, everything you need to make stunning creations is here in one place. New knotters will appreciate the detailed knot guide, beginner-friendly tutorials and information on how to set up your workspace. Meanwhile, experienced fiber artists will be excited to dive into advanced techniques and a seemingly endless variety of colors and fibers. With a vast array of captivating designs like the Zahra Chandelier, Triple Threat Plant Hanger, Might as Wool Macraweave and Under the Sea Wall Hanging, get ready to have your friends and family gushing over your trendy handwoven home décor.




Macraweave


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Discover the exciting new craft that brings together two timelessly popular fiber arts to make beautiful, eye-catching pieces for your home. Learn to create stunning woven wall hangings and inject a dose of “bohemian luxe” to your living space. Macraweavecombines the crafts of macramé knotting with weaving to create eye-catching projects that really pop with texture and color. There are eighteen projects to choose from including woven wall hangings, table mats, plant hangers and cushions as well as accessories such as jewelry. All the instructions and projects are illustrated with step-by-step photography.