Macrame & Knots

According to hemp.com, hemp is a versatile plant that is used for its seeds, fiber and oil. The fibers that are produced from hemp are often used to macramé, or making something by knotting....

Any survivalist worth his salt knows the value of paracord in an emergency situation. Used in everything from emergency shelter to stitching up wounds, parachute cord is a versatile tool, packing...

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...

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.

Braided bracelets are often called friendship bracelets. Braiding symbolizes love because the braided strands are intertwined in the same way that lives of good friends are. Making and exchanging...

Three-strand nylon line can be braided just like human hair. A braided nylon line can be used for a lifting strap, a tow strap or, if small enough line is used, decorative sennit, such as might be...

Sailor's bracelets are also known as surfer's bracelets or Nantucket sailor's bracelets. They were made popular by the children's book "Comet's Nine Lives" by Jan Brett. You will make the bracelet...

Wire rope or wire cable, as it is also known, can be braided like most other ropes, but there are a couple of things you need to know before giving it a try. In this article, we will use...

Braiding or plaiting not only makes a stronger rope, but one that will coil more easily without tangling. Sailors use braids and plaits to make decorative and personal items as well, including...

Braiding with more than three strands can make a complex and attractive braid for hair or crafting. Follow these instructions to make a braid with any even number of strands.

The term "braid knot" may be used generically for any plait knot and refers specifically to the most common knot of this type. It is used primarily to make decorative braiding, although it also...

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...