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The NEW MISSION for Free Macrame Patterns is to teach the basic and vintage decorative knots to beginners new to this type of artwork.   More advanced knots are taught to those with experience.
 
We will continue with GUIDED LEARNING, which is available to current members of the Facebook group "Macrame Learning Center".  

A new program of individualized tutoring is still available to members of the group.  You must contact Annette Wright and be interviewed in order to enroll. 


Other people interested in learning Macrame can do so on their own, simply by using this website (SELF LEARNING).   We have a huge library of decorative knots, which includes Asian and Celtic designs as well as unique combination knots.
 

Here are some NAVIGATION recommendations for everyone using this website:

1. Make sure you spend some time exploring the different sections.  Beginners should start with the Dictionary. 

2. Important information is found in Macrame Essentials

3. The knots are described in detail in Learn Macrame

4. Projects are in the other three sections. 

5.  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.  

By clicking on both links, you can have them side by side on your computer screen (depending on your computer's capabilities).

 
6. When you click on the navigation buttons on the left, you will be sent to pages that are lists of patterns and designs. 

7. Click on the small images (or links) for the patterns you want to view, and the detailed written instructions will come up.

8. On those specific pages, clicking on the small images usually bring up larger ones, or send you to other pages.


The banner on the left (Acajou Crafts) will take you to our Etsy Shop, which currently has Macrame books, beads, rings and other supplies.  Unfortunately, we can only ship to those in the USA. 

Our prices have recently been dropped to reduce our stock, so be sure to check out the store if you need supplies. 


 

ANYONE CAN USE THIS WEBSITE, but you must agree to our Terms of Use. 

There is a link at the bottom of all the pages in this site, so you can get to that page easily. 




LEARNING PROGRAMS


There are 3 ways to learn Macrame: Self Learning, Guided Learning, Personalized Tutoring.

All three are supported by Free Macrame Patterns.  The Guided program and the Tutoring program require you to be a member of the Macrame Learning Center. 

Non-Members use the Self Learning option.


Below is a description of what to expect.  From this point on, the colors you see for each program will identify them for you on other pages.




SELF LEARNING PROGRAM

Available to anyone.  You simply use this website by reading the pages and practicing the knots.  Then you create projects using the patterns on this website or elsewhere.

You can visit the Facebook page called "Free Macrame Patterns".  There you will find VIDEOS for some of the basic knots.  More will be gradually added this year, so check the site regularly for new ones.

Here is the link to that page:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057452206464


The links to the videos are also listed in ADVANCED MACRAME.


BEGINNERS should practice all the BASIC knots listed on this site in the LEARN MACRAME section, BEFORE you try to create a project.  Certain vintage knots are useful, too.  So practice those as well.


If you have EXPERIENCE, you should still make sure you know the basic knots.  Then practice others that catch your attention or you want to include in your projects.
 
Everyone should read the pages in Macrame Essentials and the Dictionary.

If you have questions about how to use this website, contact options are listed below.




GUIDED LEARNING PROGRAM

THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE "MACRAME LEARNING CENTER". 

Like the Self Learning Program, you are encouraged to begin by learning certain basic and vintage knots by using the written instructions in the LEARN MACRAME section of this website. 

Videos of a few basic knots are listed in Advanced Macrame section.  The links take you to the Free Macrame Patterns Facebook page, which is now the media center.

To receive guidance and support, members of the group can post questions or images as needed on the Learning Center page, and someone will comment.  It might be me, Annette Wright (admin) or another participant. 

The more you post questions and comments, the more advice you get. I answer every post within a day, and many of the members do as well. 

General recommendations can be found on the other pages of this website.  Just look for this blue color for the information.

UPON REQUEST:  Recommendations can be made as to which projects are most suitable for you.  

You must contact Annette Wright directly to receive this level of personal guidance (Messenger, Email, or Contact form on this site).




INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING PROGRAM

Available to members of the "Macrame Learning Center" only.

STEP 1:  You MUST contact Annette Wright in order to enroll in this program. SEE CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW.   The preferred method of contact is through Facebook Messenger or Email.

STEP 2:  ENROLLMENT INTERVIEW:  An appointment will be made when you first contact Annette.   During the interview, you need to answer certain questions about your experience with knot tying.  You will also discuss what your goals are and what you hope to create as you learn Macrame.  This gives her the opportunity to develop a specific teaching plan for you.
  

IMPORTANT: Acceptance into this program requires regular contact with Annette, since it is an active teaching program.  You will need to discuss time differences during the interview, which includes the country where you live.


ABOUT THIS PROGRAM:

The tutoring is individualized to fit your experience level and goals. In order to succeed in this program, you must be able to practice the knots, or work on a project, for at least 1 - 3 hours per WEEK. 

You will receive assignments to read certain pages on this site, along with knots to practice. If you cannot complete an assignment, that is NOT a problem. 

For BEGINNERS, the goal in this program is to help you learn ALL the basic knots and patterns, as well as other topics, so you can make QUALITY Macrame projects. 

You will do this gradually, but you make progress more quickly than you'd expect, BECAUSE ....

After you learn a small group of knots, a small, easy project can be done (optional), so you can USE the knot(s) as you learn them.

While you are in this program, Annette will describe what you need to do in detail, and you can contact her to receive personal advice and guidance for any work you are doing.  



Those with EXPERIENCE will focus on learning unfamiliar knots and incorporating them into small personal projects, too.

You will also learn how to prepare for and finish off projects so they are neat and professional. Other topics will also be included in your personal program as requested.


Later, everyone in this program will have the opportunity to create a more complex Macrame project once you have learned the knots in the pattern YOU choose as your goal.

BEGINNERS need to check out the pattern pages on this website and see what is currently available (Macrame Patterns, Macrame for Kids, Micro-Macrame). 

Choose a project you like from one of those sections as your goal.  Make sure it is an EASY pattern.


EXPERIENCED students can choose one of the more challenging projects from this website, or even create their own special design.   Annette has an archive of patterns not currently on this site that are available.  They have no images to follow, which is why you need experience to use them. You are encouraged to create custom designs as well. 

Due to copyright issues, printed or downloaded patterns from other sites are NOT used in this program. 



                                 CONTACT OPTIONS


Feel free to contact Annette Wright if you have questions about any of the programs, or about the website and Facebook pages:


MESSENGER


EMAIL:  acajoucrafts@gmail.com 

Best way to contact me THE FIRST TIME.  Then we switch to Messenger if possible.

            





BELOW ARE EXAMPLES OF SOME OF THE KNOTS YOU WILL LEARN AS YOU PROGRESS:


                         LEVEL 1 KNOTS (FOR BEGINNERS)


Alternating SK

Spiral Stitch

Angled DHH

Unique LH Pattern




                          LEVEL 2 KNOTS (INTERMEDIATE)


Knife Knot

Masthead Mat

Pipa Knot

Keyhole Knot




                               LEVEL 3 KNOTS (ADVANCED)


Star Knot

Good Luck Knot

Plafond Knot

Flower knot






 

 





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