The OVERALL GOAL for Free Macrame
Patterns is to help you learn the basic and
vintage decorative knots commonly used in
Macrame. More advanced knots can be
learned by those with experience.
Unlike many websites, we strongly encourage you to
take a step-by-stepapproach,
learning a few knots, then trying to create
something with them. Over time, your skills
WILL increase.
Anyone
can use the information in this website.
You are allowed to print the pages for free,
but be sure to abide by our "TERMS of USE".
Please DO NOT use
the information in your own written books and
call it your own, especially if you are
SELLING it! This information MUST
remain FREE OF
CHARGE to everyone.
PLEASE READ:
As the creator of this website, I have the
responsibility to keep this site active.
My art creations are used to provide funds to
pay the fees involved in this endeavor.
My vintage style fabric jewelry and art designs
are for sale, and are now on ETSY. Click
the image above to visit my shop.
They are also in the Facebook Marketplace. Selling
these items means this site remains active
longer! Bottom line, I can't
keep this site active without YOUR
help.
If you need any supplies, contact me.
I am ready and willing to make deals,
trades, etc. Very few supplies are
listed on ETSY, but are still available.
Unfortunately, I can only ship to USA
addresses.
I plan to keep this website active for one more
year. After that, I don't know. It
depends on what type of traffic I see on this
website in 2026.
IMPORTANT TIPS
& NAVIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS
TIPS
FOR CREATING MACRAME PROJECTS:
1. Be prepared to spend HOURS creating
items once you learn the basics. Even
small projects can take a long time.
That is one reason why people give up on
Macrame - it's time consuming. I
recommend you work for an hour, then take
a break for several hours. Repeat
this as often as needed for your project.
2. While you rest, get something to eat
and drink!
3. Try to make small, easy projects when
you are first learning. Remember,
you are using muscles and doing unfamiliar
work, and will tire easily.
4. Pay attention to what your HANDS tell
you: If they hurt, you are doing too
much and need to rest!
BEGINNERS should spend most of their
time on steps 5 - 7, which includes
exploring and navigating to the
different sections:
5. Make sure you spend some time exploring the
different sections. Beginners should start
with the Dictionary.
6. Important information is found in Macrame Essentials.
Be sure to read all the pages, since many of the
topics are applicable to ANY project you make.
7. The knots are described in detail in Learn Macrame.
8. Projects are in the other three
sections. Macrame Patterns has
classic and vintage designs, Macrame for Kids
contains easy projects, and Micro-Macrame
are projects for jewelry designs.
9. Advanced
Macrame is now a list of current
videos found on our Facebook page. These can
be viewed by anyone. The NAME of each knot
is a link that will take you to the written
instructions here on this website.
Other Navigation
Tips:
10. When you click on the navigation buttons
on the left, you will be sent to pages that are
lists of patterns and designs.
11. Click on the small images (or links)
for the patterns you want to view, and the
detailed written instructions will come up.
12. On those specific pages, clicking on
the small images usually bring up larger
ones, or send you to other pages.
GUIDANCE AND
SUPPORT
"FREE MACRAME PATTERNS" ON FACEBOOK
Available to anyone. There are currently no rules,
but that may change eventually. Profanity is
blocked automatically. If a problem
develops while you use the page, please let me
know immediately!
Photos and videos are available. You can also
access the videos by using the links in the
"Advanced" section of THIS website.
The videos are for some of the basic knots used in
Macrame. More will be gradually added, so
check the site regularly for new ones.
Anyone can post questions or images as
needed and someone will comment.
The more you post, the more advice you get. I
answer every post within two days.
If you receive incorrect
information, please let me know immediately via
Messenger or the Contact form below.
1. Each tutorial on this website has a list of
knots you use to create the item, just below the
supply list. Make sure you know how to
tie each one before making ANY project.
2. Choose an EASY project from one of the other
sections when you feel you are ready.
Once you are successful and have made the project
to the best of your ability, show it on the Facebook page.
YOU WILL RECEIVE FEEDBACK.
If for some
reason Annette does not respond, please
contact her!
3. Continue to learn more and more knots, followed
by projects. A list of suggested knots is
available in the Learn Macrame section.
4. Try making complex knots periodically to give
yourself a challenge. Some of them are like
projects, they take time and skill to
create. Especially the Chinese and Asian
knots.
5. Fusion Knots are combination knots that
are similar to others in the same section. I
encourage you to make and use them as well.
Most make great bracelets and similar items like
belts and straps. Many are easy enough for
beginners. So as you learn them, you can
be making something at the same time!
