Macrame

• Macrame


  Creating intricate designs by knotting cords together
• Macrame

  • is a beautiful art form that creates intricate designs by knotting cords together
  • various knotting techniques can produce different patterns, textures
• History

  • originated with Arab weavers, 13th century
  • comes from the word an Arabic word "migramah" meaning "striped towel" or "embroidered veil."
  • during the Victorian Era, macrame reached its peak of popularity, Sylvia Book of Macrame Lace published in 1890
  • the art of creating exquisite trimmings for clothing and adorned Victorian homes with macrame table cloths, bedspreads and curtains
• history

  • originated with Arab weavers, 13th century
  • comes from the word an Arabic word "migramah" meaning "striped towel" or "embroidered veil."
  • during the Victorian Era, macrame reached its peak of popularity, Sylvia Book of Macrame Lace published in 1890
  • the art of creating exquisite trimmings for clothing and adorned Victorian homes with macrame table cloths, bedspreads and curtains
• Advantages

  1. Creative outlet
  2. Relaxation and mindfulness
  3. sense of achievement
  4. home decor and gifting
  5. versatile craft projects
• Advantages

  1. Creative outlet
  2. Relaxation and mindfulness
  3. sense of achievement
  4. home decor and gifting
  5. versatile craft projects
• How to begin

  • Learn the basic knots
  • gather the essential supplies
  • set up a primary macrame station
  • choose beginner project
  • create
• Macrame knots

  1. The Lark's head knot
  2. Double half hitch knot
  3. square knot
• Macrame cord


  come in various sizes or thickness which play a significant role in the overall appearance and texture of your projects
• Types of macrame cord

  1. Single strand
  2. 3-ply
  3. braided cord
• Macrame cord sizes

  1. thicker cords = 5mm - 9mm
  2. medium-sized cords = 3mm - 4mm
  3. thin cords = 1mm or 2mm/ 1mm - 2mm
• Lark's head

  • serves as mounting knot
  • provides secure attachment point
  • allows to easily hang cords
• Double half-hitch knot

  • serves as building blocks for intricate knot patterns
  • versatile
• Square knot

  • key decorative knot
  • foundation for various patterns
• types of macrame cord: single strand

  • most popular in modern macrame
  • consists of tiny fibers twisted into 1 strand
  • soft, versatile, sturdy
• types of macrame cord: 3-ply

  • 3 groups of tiny fibers twisted into a strand of cord
  • more durable, strong
• types of macrame cord: braided


  • made up of even smaller groups of fibers braided into 1 strand
  • most sturdy, consistent thickness, flexibility, textured aesthetic and versatility
• Sizes of macrame cord: thicker


  • bold and substantial look
  • used for beginner pieces
• sizes of macrame cords: medium

  • balance between thickness and intricacy
• sizes of macrame cord: thin

  • delicate and intricate details
  • used for finer elements/ micro macrame