Macrame is back and we are LOVING it!
This textile craft based on knotting strings in patterns can be used to make bags, wall hangings, jewellery and plant hangers.
We’ve just had some beautiful Macrame cords and metal hoops delivered, you can find them in the New In section of the shop. So give this cheap and easy craft a go!
Below is a little tutorial to get you started…
Step 1.
I started with one 25m ball of cord and a 20cm hoop in brass. I love the cmbination of this peach cord witht he brass ring 🙂
Firstly cut 9 x 1m strands of cord
Step 2.
Take your first piece of cord, find the middle of the rope. attach to hoop with a larks head knot
Step 3.
Make sure the rope is underneath the hoop and attach with a double half hitch knot.
Step 4.
Then attached a rope either side
Step 5.
Taking the inner strand wither side create a square knot
Step 6.
Start your knot approx 1.5″ down from the top of the hoop.
Step 7.
Attach the ends to the side of your hoop as in Step 3
Step 8.
Taking the outer strands and create a reverse square knot then attach the ends to the hoop as before
Step 9.
Repeat all steps adding the remaining rope and reversing the square knot each time until you have used all 9 cord stands. Then trim the ends to form a point.
Et voila!
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