The Macrame Bible
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The Macrame Bible: The complete reference guide to macrame knots, patterns, motifs and more
The ultimate macramé reference book with step-by-step instructions and artworks for knots, knot patterns (sinnets) and motifs.
The Macrame Bible is a comprehensive guide to the craft of macramé with illustrated instructions for all the basic techniques, the knots and popular knot patterns as well as step-by-step instructions for projects.
It includes all the classic macramé knots and patterns as well as more contemporary designs such as leaves, wings, flowers and other motifs. In addition to the knot and pattern instructions there are step-by-steps for 17 projects including large wall hangings and plant holders.
Author, Robyn Gough, explains all the basics including information about all the main tools and materials. She explains the difference between various types of macramé cord and what’s the best one to use for a specific project to get the best results. As well as outlining the different types of cords there is information about the other essential tools and materials as well as advice about using accessories and beads to embellish your projects.
Robyn shares her practical tips and tricks for getting started, as well as really useful advice such as how to manage lengths of rope as you are working on projects to stop them getting tangled. There are detailed instructions and step-by-step artworks for different ways to start a macramé projects whether it’s a large hanging on a dowel or a small sinnet or panel, so you can see the best ways to get started.
There is also detailed advice about different finishing techniques including how to weave in ends to keep things tidy, and how to get the finished look that you want whether that’s a super smooth fringe or a twisted, rustic look – the choice is yours.
So that you don’t get stuck there is a detailed section on troubleshooting where Robyn identifies common problems and how to fix them.
So, whether you are new to macramé and looking for technical know-how or you are an experienced knotter who wants to expand your knowledge and build your skills, the Macramé Bible has it all. by Robyn Gough (Author)
Type PDF Size 9 MB
Print length 332 pages
Language English
Publication date November 21, 2023
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Macrame Tree of Life
Make your own Tree of Life Wall Hanging. Choose your favorite yarn to make a tree that suits one of the hoops (25, 20 or 15 cm). In this pattern, tension is important because the tree should fit the indicated hoop diameter.
This pattern is made and described with macramé yarn from Durable, which suits a 25 cm hoop. You can also use cotton yarn, you could possibly take several threads together to get a good tension.
All information and the table for the yarns used, tension, and the hoop diameter can be found in the pattern.
Materials: Yarn: Durable macrame 100 g 90 m Hook: 4 mm Other: hoop 25 cm, wooden beads, hook 2 mm, scissors, needle. other sizes: 20 cm made with Yarnart Macrame, 15 cm made with Scheepjes Catona.
Skill Level: intermediate till advanced
This pattern includes:
graph / chart, written instructions, very detailed step-by-step pictures, written instructions are given in the English language (American terminology), graph symbols using US crochet terminology Pattern notes:
The tree is crocheted in rows, you turn your work after each row and work on the right and wrong side. Start crocheting with single crochet stitches around the hoop, then you crochet the crown with branches. The trunk of the tree is fastened around the hoop. Your tree must be smaller than the hoop itself to fit a hoop. Used and Special stitches The used stitches: sc, hdc, dc, and some special stitches: hdc2tog, dc2tog, FPdc, BPdc, FPtr, BPtr, FPtr2tog, FPtr3tog. There is a Photo Tutorial for some of the special stitches in the pattern included.
Using beads The beads are added while crocheting. For this method, you need the beads with a slightly larger hole and an additional crochet hook in a smaller size. There is a Photo Tutorial for using beads in the pattern included.