Macrame & Knots

Hemp is an all natural, biodegradable fiber that is perfect for macrame. Hemp-twine macrame plant hangers are both functional and decorative additions to any style of home. Making macrame plant...

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...

It is possible to create a round braid (proper name is a "sennit") with any even number of strands of any flexible material whether it be leather, twine, rope, gold, or whatever.

When making hammocks by weaving the cord, using a hammock shuttle is the best way to guide the twine or rope in and out horizontally through the vertical rope on the loom. Hammocks are popular as...

Hemp is an all-natural plant material that is strong yet soft, and it can be made into rope, twine, fabric and paper. Necklaces made from hemp twine are earthy and hip, and are a fun accessory...

Hemp jewelry is attractive and good for the environment. Thin hemp twine is best for bracelets, necklaces and lanyards. Hemp has historically been used for cloth, thread, rope, and the making of...

A flat knot--or Chinese Flat Knot--is a great knot to use for jewelry such as bracelets or necklaces, This is because it lies completely flat. It is a fairly simple knot to master. It looks almost...

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 whipping knot is any knot that keeps a rope from unraveling and the common whipping is the simplest knot of this type. It should not be used on rope ends that will be handled frequently because...

An overhead knot gives you a knot with two loops on one side and four free strands on the other.