Macrame & Knots

Macramé is an beautiful art form of creatively designed knots to make wall hangings, planters and purses. Before you can start on a new macramé project, you have to have your supplies. Use the...

Macramé can be far more than the friendship bracelets you make out of plastic cords at summer camp. Macramé can be used to make anything from purses, detailing on shoes, bracelets, plant holders...

The art of macramé involves decorating by making knots in various types of fabric. Although it's still practiced today, the practice of macramé actually began thousands of years ago. If you're...

Macramé is a lost art which is regaining the attention it deserves. This relaxing pastime involves the simplicity of tying a knot to create beautiful works of art. Get started by making a...

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.

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...