Macrame & Knots

Macramé is a type of craft associated with hanging plant holders. According to Macraménia, it may date as far back as the 13th century, when Arabian weavers knotted material at the edges...

You probably see them every day, and you may even own one yourself. Like most people, though, you have most likely never given much thought to the common and versatile cord known as the lanyard.

Macramé is an art that has a nautical history. Sailors whiled away hours at sea turning excess rope into "fancywork," or elaborate macramé accessories, from lanyards to shoes. When...

Macramé is a fiber art that involves tying knots to make items such as jewelry, belts and household accessories. If you understand a few basic knots, you can create several macramé works...

Macramé necklaces are commonly made from hemp, a strong, planted-based fiber that holds knots well. Used as a stringing material, hemp twine can be combined with beads to form creative...

Hemp is a natural fiber produced from the cannabis sativa L. plant. It is not marijuana, although the plants are from the same family. Hemp is similar to cotton, but stronger, which makes it great...

A lanyard made with four strings has many advantages over a lanyard made with three or fewer strings. Using four strings creates a round cord, and having an even number of strings simplifies the...

You can make a three-string lanyard by binding three strings together braiding them. This is a simple project you can use to learn to work with string, cords and rope. Lanyards are commonly used...

Whenever I am working with string or weaving a dreamcatcher, I always run short. Several years ago I learned to tie a weaver's knot which is one of the strongest knots for joining two ends of...

This is a simple way to make a strong rope handle that is comfortable to hold. This can be used for many different applications! Such as a handle for trunks, buckets, wooden boxes, or a...

Five stand french braid is a great braid when you need a semi round braid. It is very attractive as well as quick to learn. This is a fast braid to finish.

To start a basic macramé project, two strands of string are folded in half and knotted. The top knot is attached to a firm surface so the project can be pulled taut and subsequent knots...

Understanding how to tie a Sheet Bend knot is the key to making two short pieces of rope into a single long piece that is as strong as the rope itself you started with. If one of your two pieces...

When learning how to tie a Thief's Knot, you'll be following in the footsteps of the best tax assessors and customs agents in old world shipping ports from hundreds of years ago. Because of their...

Everyone should learn how to tie a square knot if they ever deal with ropes or lines. Every boy scout learns the knot, as does every sailor. It's a good knot for tieing a package string, although...

A Sheepshank is an excellent and very useful knot with a very goofy name. It's easy to tie and a wonderful way to shorten a line without cutting it. It's an incredibly useful knot with an...

By learning how to tie a bowline knot, you learn a knot taught to every Boy Scout and sailor around the world. It is an easy knot to tie, and one of the most useful you can learn. Anytime that...

By knowing how to tie a figure eight knot, you open yourself up to being able to tie one of the most famous "Stopper Knots" there is. The Stopper Knots are useful not as a way of...

Tired of paying $20-$30 for a concert t-shirt or a rock band t-shirt? Why not make your own shirt? This these instructions, Deadheads will be walking around with homemade shirts in no time. Maybe...

Do you feel like you're ready to move to the next level with your hemp? Make it more interesting by using two colors!

Hemp can be beautiful when done correctly. Here you will learn how to make an anklet/bracelet/necklace out of hemp using square knots, just one of the many kinds of knots available.

The Bowline is one of the most important knots a mariner or climber can know that someday may save their life! This knot can hold a lot of strain without ever coming undone! It is also fairly...

Need to tie something on your boat? How about a fender to the rail, or a coiled line that you want readily available? This is a good knot to secure things around your boat, garage, shed, or house!

How to tie a slip clove hitch. This is a common knot used to hold almost anything that may need to be removed quickly. We use them for sail ties and to hold our fenders on our sailboat!

The hemp plant, native to Asia, was probably first used by people living on the steppes of Siberia during the fifth century B.C.E. Using hemp to fashion ropes and nets probably predates the...

A Chinese Ball Button, often called a Chinese Knot, is a useful knot to know. It is often used as a button itself, or as the stopper for a button with a single large hole in the middle (like a...

A trucker's hitch knot is used to tie gear down. Learn how to tie trucker's hitch knots for strapping a load down in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.

A timber hitch is used to move timber to a campsite or campfire. Learn how to tie a timber hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

The clove hitch knot comes untied easily and should not be used for securing heavy objects or where safety is an issue. Learn how to tie a clove hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

Slip knots aren't particularly stable. Learn about tying slipknots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

Ever wondered how to make those cute fleece blacnkets that are tied together? Well now you can! It's easy and they really don't take too terrible long to make. These make excellent gifts, and they...

String...common in our everyday lives, and we usually don't think about it until we're in a situation where we need some and don't have it. Think of any survival situation...you're hunting and get...

The use of Chinese button knots, also known as a knife lanyard knots or bosun whistle knots, dates back as early as 960 AD. Traditionally, the art of knot tying was used on clothing and in decor...

An overhand knot is one of the most basic knots to learn how to tie, as well as the basis for a number of other, more complicated knots. Once you've mastered the overhand knot, you can go on to...

A square knot, otherwise known as a reef knot, is fast and fairly secure. It is good for tying a line to itself to secure stationary loads. It is also a useful knot in macrame. It is not all that...

Knots have been around as long as history itself. Knot tying has been part of primitive cultures, religious rituals and even used to cure illness! Evidence of knots has been dated as far back as...

The Double Pile Hitch is a knot used to secure a line around a post or pile. It is commonly used to moor a boat to a pile on a dock. It is also a useful knot to use while camping, for example: to...

The Adjustable Jamming hitch is similar to a taut-line hitch, but is designed to tighten around a bundle or package and lock or "jam" in place to secure the bundle. The knot can later be slid...

Knowing how to tie secure knots is a useful skill that everyone should posses and is a must for any theater professional, boater or climber. Learn how to tie one of the most commonly used knots,...

A pile hitch knot is one of the easiest and most useful knots one can use. The method in which it is tied makes it very strong, and therefore ideal for hobbies such as boating.

Macrame is the process of knotting some type of string for decoration but macrame jewelry incorporates these knots with other common materials. This type of jewelry commonly uses beads of glass,...

Knowing how to tie a knot to match the situation is a useful skill to have. Whether you're a climber, a fisherman or simply have an interest in Boy Scout knots, the proper knot can be...

Macrame is an artistic method of making things using a series of knotted cords. With a little skill and a little practice, almost anything can be made with macrame, from purses and handbags to...