Course Description

To make a macramé is to __________. I hope by the end of this course you will be able to fill in that blank. Maybe for you, it is to create something new, explore your skills, a time of rest, to work with your hands, decompress from the day, or challenge yourself.

There is a sweetness to knotting up close then stepping back and seeing the beauty before you. Macramé wall hangings bring texture, color, and joy to a space. Even the most intricate designs are made up of a few simple knots that we will learn throughout this course. For me, to make a macramé wall hanging was to explore my creativity and to be challenged, but for you that could be different. There is no wrong answer; this is your journey through the knots.

In the beginning, you will learn how to prepare your project from the cord choice to measuring and cutting. We will cover a variety of basic knots then bring them all together to make a macramé wall hanging. This course is perfect for beginners and a great introduction to the world of knots and macramé.

Techniques Taught in this Course

• How to choose cord and their differences
• Setting up your workspace
• How to measure and cut
• Knots:
  • Berry
  • Square
  • Larks head
  • Constrictor
  • Double half hitch
  • Cow hitch
  • Spiral
• Create a chain of knots
• Create a semicircle design
• Adding fringe
• Bringing two chains together
• Different ways to trim
• Different ways to hang your wall hanging
• Create one small wall hanging
• Create one large wall hanging