Macrame

different knots and project ideas using macrame

1. Macramé Macramé is a technique or method of crafting a textile that  uses  several knots to form the basic shape and  function  of the piece. Each knot can be created with your hands, and there are no other tools required other than a mounting ring to keep the aitem in place while you work.

2. The Spanish word  macramé  is derived from the Arabic  migramah which means “striped towel”, “ornamental fringe” or “embroidered veil Macramé is believed to have originated with 13th-century Arab weavers. These artisans knotted the excess thread and yarn along the edges of hand-loomed fabrics into decorative fringes on bath towels, shawls, and veils

3. A coarse lace or fringe made by knotting threads or cords in a geometrical pattern or T he art of tying knots in patterns

4. Types of knots used for Macramé

5. Square Knot This knot consists of two   Flat knots, tied in different directions. Mount two threads, so it will appear four ends . Hitches Clove knot, Clove Hitch knot -can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. It depends on the direction of base thread

6. Vertical Hitch This kind of  Hitches makes a very dense work and usually is used for making belts, other accessories, and also rugs and wall decor. Loop Knot It is very easy to make the Loop Knot. Just make a loop with one cord on another cord.

7. Lark's Head Knots The Frivolité knot (sometimes called the Lark's head knot) is usually used for garnishing the edges of Macrame pieces . Capuchin / Barrel Knot The Capuchin Knot often is tied on the ends of tassels . It makes them very neat and trim. 

8. Long Barrel knot Similar to the previous knot, just longer (around 2"). Great for finishing ends of cords in such items as wall hangings , plant hangers etc.  Wind Knot Macrame tassel Knot   This knot is used for gathering many threads together, mostly at the end of work, and creating a tassel. 

9. The Clear Edge Method This method is often used for finishing a macrame work, if you don't want to leave tassels.  The Connecting Knot This knot is useful for connecting two or more threads. It also can be used in  macrame fishnet.

10. Material used for macramé

11. Project ideas for M acramé

12. Lanterns Wall hanging

13. Cushion covers Planters

14. Swing Coasters

15. Belts, J ewelery and keychains

16. Bags and Pouches

17. Mirror Pot covers

18. Toran And Curtains

19. Dream catcher Mobile holders

20. Dresses, shrugs and other apparels