An overhead knot gives you a knot with two loops on one side and four free strands on the other.
These dot-like stitches add not only color, but a raised texture to accent an embroidery design.
This knot will never slip and can always be untied.
This is an adjustable knot that's great for temporary uses such as mooring.
This knot is fast and easy to tie and untie and is best used for fastening a rope to an object such as a post.
This knot, also called a Flemish knot, is easy to untie.
Also known as a reef knot, the square knot is secure and easy to untie. Get out a piece of rope and start practicing the techniques down below and you should have it down in no time.
This knot is easy to tie - and hard to untie.
Use this knot to join two ropes of different sizes together.
Long ago, sailors at sea practiced ornamental knotting, or macramé, during long voyages. In port, they sold hammocks and other items they had made. In the 1970s, macramé was a popular method of...
The tools used in macramé are few in number, relatively inexpensive and easy to find. You can pick up most of them at your local hardware store.
To keep your macramé work even, you'll need to apply tension to the cords you're knotting. Experiment to find the method that works best for you. Here are some techniques to choose from.
Although every macramé project is different, the first steps are usually similar.
Add a decorative touch to your finished macramé project with fringe at the bottom of the piece.
Beads add a decorative touch to any macramé project. Choose any size beads made of wood, metal, glass or ceramic - whatever best complements your project.
This is a basic knot. Some people call it a granny knot.
The basic three-stranded braid is easy to master and has a variety of uses ' straps, decorative trim, jewelry and more. You can use these directions to braid hair, ribbon, rope, cording and other...
Use the lark's head knot in macramé or wherever you need a loose, temporary knot.
There are relatively few knots used in the creation of macramé. Master the basics and then move on to more complex knots.
This is one of the most popular ties for dying. The rosette, when done properly, will create a sunburst effect. Use many colors for vivid results.
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