Create 24 stunning festive decorations - all made using simple macramé knots and 100 per cent recycled materials.
Start by learning 24 key knots and 8 beautiful patterns,all shown clearly using step-by-step photography. Key safety advice is given,as well as helpful tips for working with large pieces of macramé,knotting from an irregular-shaped support and keeping an even tension.
The 24 projects range from stunning tree and table decorations,to statement wreaths,charming gift tags and cute garlands - perfect to create a stylish,cosy Christmas at home,or to give away as enviable gifts! Each project clearly explains which knots to use,the difficulty level,how long the project will take,and photographs of the steps are provided as necessary.
The projects are easy to follow,genuinely desirable and,best of all,really simple to make!
Publisher: Search Press LtdISBN: 9781800921238Weight: 476 gDimensions: 260 x 204 x 9 mm
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Macramé artist Strambio (Macramé Jewellery) shows how to create winter holiday decorations in this appealing manual. Step-by-step instructions detail how to make overhand,reversed lark's head,and half square knots,and she outlines the pros and cons of various materials,noting that single-twist string unravels easily and that novices would be better off with more durable braided string.
The boho-chic projects include a Christmas tree wall hanging made from chunky double half hitch knots,a bauble adorned with gold string and tassels,and a simple stocking made up of square knots. Elsewhere,Strambio explains how to assemble green and white napkin rings,tree ornaments resembling candy canes and snowflakes,and a basket covering with a protruding knotted "red nose."
Crafters of all levels will appreciate the helpful advice on hiding string ends (she recommends taping the tips,weaving them through the backside of a knot,and trimming the excess) and working with long strings (to avoid tangling,she suggests folding strings over themselves several times and securing them with rubber bands). This will help crafters get in the holiday spirit.
I've wanted to do macramé for ages and I recently bought a kit but the instructions were awful. I was then given this book and it us truly amazing,instructions are really clear and there are some fantastic ideas for Christmas. I also love how it's broken down into skill levels. So look forward to making some beautiful Christmas decorations!
I already had Isabella's Macramé for the Modern Home so was excited to view this book.
Isabella explains all the cord types and what accessories you need,and also provides clear photos of how to do the different knots. As I'm still a beginner to macramé,I like that the projects are graded by difficulty. I moved on to the Half Hitch Cinnamon Decoration which is a beginner project as I had made keyrings in the same knots and pattern so knew I'd be able to do these. I will make more of these and will add a nice sparkly string for hanging along with the other cinnamon decoration and will get the right card to do a few other designs too.
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