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-step approach, learning a few
knots, then trying to create something with
them. Over time, your skills WILL increase.
Creating Tips:
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!
Anyone can use the
information in this website. There is no
enrollment necessary, no fees, and no active
classes.
You learn on your
own, but you can receive
guidance and support through our Facebook
page, which is also called "Free Macrame
Patterns".
BE SURE TO READ
AND ABIDE BY OUR "TERMS OF USE" IF YOU
DECIDE TO PRINT ANY OF THE MATERIAL ON THIS
WEBSITE.
Here
are some NAVIGATION recommendations for
everyone using this website:
Beginners should spend most of their time
on steps 1 - 3:
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.
Be sure to read all the pages, since many of the
topics are applicable to ANY project you make.
3. The knots are described in detail in Learn Macrame.
4. 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.
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.
Other Navigation
Tips:
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.
Eventually the shop will close and we will use
Facebook Marketplace instead.
GUIDANCE AND
SUPPORT
Many people have experienced a lack of support
when visiting other websites related to
Macrame. The number of followers has
been blamed for this lack. I do not agree
that is the cause, since traffic does not affect
this website at all.
On this site, you WILL
receive a response to your email, and will
receive support. I am fully dedicated
to helping people learn this craft and that will
not change until I walk the spirit world. I
may not have the answer to every question, but
will always give it my best effort.
It makes no difference how many followers I have,
or how many emails I receive. Every one is
answered, even if it takes a few days.
"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. We
also have some interesting reels related to this
craft. Many of the photos are old, but
some of them are interesting and will not be
removed.
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!
