Project #3: Online Process- Macrame
- 2. Macramé is a form of textile-making using knotting rather than weaving or knitting.
- 3. Macramé became most recently popular during the early 1970’s due to its utility and reasonable supply price. History
- 4. It can be created out of almost any kind of cording, though vinyl yarn and hemp twine are the most popular. Materials
- 5. What can I make? Because the knotted pattern makes the cording very sturdy, almost any structure can be built using macramé.
- 6. What is practical? Most people use macramé to make jewelry and plant holders.
- 8. The Knots Square Knot Double Half-Hitch Half-Hitch
- 9. The Square Knot The Square Knot is the most commonly used knot. Most macramé art is composed of a series of these knots.
- 10. Click to view video of Square Knot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzDF2VlgnG8
- 11. Breaking Down the Steps: Step 1 Begin with two long strands of cording, tied to a sturdy base. Cross one strand over the other.
- 12. Breaking Down the Steps: Step 2 Cross the strand under the other and through, to form a knot. Repeat the process using the other strand first.
- 13. Breaking Down the Steps: Step 3 The knot should now look like this when loose. Tighten the knot to gain structural strength. Repeat to create pattern.
- 14. Part One of Macramé for Beginner’s Complete Thank You for tuning in! Please await our tutorials on the Half-Hitch and Double Half-Hitch Knots. Presented by Sarah Pentecost
- 15. Picture and Video References Slide 8 Half-Hitch: http://howset.com/animated_show/how- to-make-half-hitch/#.U2b8QVe6WSo Slide 8 Square Knot and Double Half-Hitch: http://www.uspowerboating.com/Home/Education/Knots.ht m Slide 9 Square Knot: http://www.rusticgirls.com/making- wind-chimes/ Square Knot Tutorial Pictures: http://www.ehow.com/how_7536_tie-square-knot- properly.html Square Knot Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzDF2VlgnG8