Macrame & Knots

Rexlace is a name brand craft material that is also known as lanyard or gimp. Rexlace can be used to make key chains, jewelry and other crafts. The craft is a series of weaving, knotting, or...

Scoobies, also known as scoubidou strings, are hollow plastic strings that are very popular in Europe for crafts. You can make keychains or jewelry or wrap them around pens and pencils. Since the...

There are many different ways to use yarn to make a plant holder. Macrame, crochet and knitting patterns for plant holders use varying degrees of difficulty. In each case, you need skills to do...

The spiral staircase stitch, also called the Chinese staircase stitch, looks much more complicated than some of the other basic lanyard stitches. However, it is also one of the easiest lanyard...

If you've mastered the basic box stitch in lanyard-making, it's time to tackle the barrel stitch. Also called the circle stitch, the barrel stitch looks a bit more "twisted" than the box stitch.

If you want to spruce up an old toy horse you can do so by giving it a simple bridle. This will not only improve the look of the toy it will add a dynamic of play for the user of it. I devised a...

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...

Macramé is an art that involves tying knots with string, cord, yarn, embroidery thread or similar material to make decorative rope-like sections. When three sections made from durable string...

If you are taking on a big macrame project, the odds are you'll need a dowel to help your project keep its shape. Dowel rods serve macrame by providing an anchor to hang your project from while...

Deadhead bracelets, also known as friendship bracelets, are a popular type of hand art. Making them is a good activity for kids on rainy days and a common project at camps and youth events. The...

Rubber string, also known as lanyard or gimp, is a great material that can be used to make all sorts of crafts. One of the simplest uses for rubber string is making a key chain out of it. Although...

Lanyard string is a popular item to make into crafts in camps and scout groups, but you can do it yourself as well. A lanyard--also called boondoggle, gimp, and scoubidous--is a sturdy, tough...

Tying a square knot the right way means pulling two loops together. Tie a square knot with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying knots.

A slipknot is useful because it is easy to untie after the knot is made. Tie a slipknot with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying knots.

When tying a Windsor knot for a necktie, make sure that the tie isn't too short or long. Tie a Windsor knot with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying neckties.

A Windsor knot is the basic knot used in tying neckties. Tie a Windsor knot properly with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying neckties.

A sheet bend knot is used to tie two ropes of different sizes together. Tie a sheet bend knot with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying knots.

An overhand knot, or granny knot, creates a lot of tension in a piece of rope. Tie a granny knot with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying knots.

Tying a lark's head knot is useful for hanging a swing or using knots that aren't on the actual rope. Tie a lark's head knot with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying knots.

A double Windsor is a necktie knot that doubles the technique of the regular Windsor. Tie a double Windsor knot with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying neckties.

A square knot is tied with four cords and encompasses two center ropes. Tie a square knot with four cords with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying knots.

When tying a necktie, the thick end should initially hang around the belly button. Tie a necktie with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying ties.

A figure-eight knot is tied for use as a stopper knot or to hold something with a loop. Tie a figure-eight with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying knots.

The square knot is one of the oldest knots that has been tied for years by mariners. Tie a proper square knot with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying knots.

An overhand knot is one of the easiest knots that most people know how to use. Tie an overhand knot with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying knots.

The impossible knot trick is done by forming a knot with the arms. Perform the impossible knot trick with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying knots.

An overhead knot is mostly used to tie together two pieces of independent string. Tie an overhead knot with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying knots.

A tie is usually tied with a basic Windsor knot that allows the necktie to fall at the belt line. Tie a tie with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying neckties.

In knot tying, the bowline knot is one of the easiest and most basic knots. Tie a bowline knot with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying knots.

A clove hitch knot isn't technically a knot, but rather a kind of macrame technique. Tie a clove hitch with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying knots.

Hanging in a hammock dozing and enjoying a warm afternoon in the back yard is one of the most relaxing things to do. A hammock is a swinging bed made of fishing net and hung between 2 trees or on...

Macrame name bracelets are a type of handmade jewelry that can be crafted quickly and easily, but can also hold a lot of significance. You can make a bracelet with your own name on it, the name of...

Using lanyard to make your own bracelets, necklaces and other jewelry is a great way to spend your time and make things to give away or wear yourself. Lanyard crosses can be used as a pendant for...

A square knot is a basic and easy knot to tie. Learn how to tie square knots for tying two ropes together in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.

Tie a clove hitch to a post for use as an anchor. Learn how to tie clove hitch knots for lashing or anchoring in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.

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 two half hitch knot is good as an anchor knot. Learn how to tie two half hitch knots for anchoring a load in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.

Tie a taut line hitch knot to add tension for tents or big canopies. Learn how to tie taut line hitch knots for tensioning in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.

Use a sheep shank knot to shorten a long piece of rope. Learn how to tie sheep shank knots for shortening rope in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.

A sheep bend knot can connect a small diameter rope to one with a larger diameter. Learn how to tie sheep bend knots for connecting rope in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.

Rescue someone with a bowline knot that has a loop on the end of a rope. Learn how to tie bowline knots for rescuing people in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.

A figure 8 knot is used by climbers to tie other knots through. Learn how to tie figure 8 knots for climbing in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.

Use a timber hitch knot to lash things together. Learn how to tie timber hitch knots for pulling logs in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.

If you are tying a rolling hitch to hold up a load you should put the end of the rope holding the load away from the double loop. Learn how to tie a rolling hitch knot in this free knot tying...

A rolling a hitch can be used to tie a thin rope to a thicker rope. Learn how to tie a rolling hitch knot to a rope in this free knot tying instruction video.

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.

A timber hitch can be used to tie rope to a log in order to move the log to or from a campsite or campfire. Learn various ways to tie a timber hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

Taut line hitches have many uses, especially for tying ropes tight to secure something. Learn how to use a taut line hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

The taut line hitch has many uses such as tying a tarp to trees with rope. Learn how to use a taut line hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

Tying a round turn and double half hitch knot is good for tying rope to a slick surface. Learn how to tie a round turn and double half hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.