| Macrame is the ancient craft of making artistic
designs using beautiful decorative knots. It has been around for over
1000 years, and it is slowly increasing in popularity once again.
Here you will find many pages of instructions and photos to
help you create a variety of modern projects, including handcrafted
jewelry.
The unique handicrafts you can make are endless, once you
know the basics. If you are a beginner, start by reviewing
Macrame
Essentials. The pages in this section contain
very important information, so spend plenty of time looking
through them. From preparing cords to choosing the right beads,
the subjects covered are vital to understand if you want to
progress in skill.
In Learn
Macrame, you will find out how to tie many easy
decorative knots, as well as more complex ones. Click on the images associated with each of the decorative knots. Simply follow
the step-by-step process outlined, and start practicing.
The terminology used in the free Macrame patterns here, as
well as in books devoted to this craft, can be confusing.
So I’ve included a Macrame
Dictionary to help you learn the terms, abbreviations,
and descriptions associated with the different techniques.
Updated March/2009
Are you experienced in the art of Macrame and interested
in learning some new techniques? I’ve included instructions
on how to create a number of Celtic Knots
as well as Chinese Macrame. The artistic
and symbolic patterns created long ago by artisans in Europe
and China are as thrilling to make today as they were back
when this Vintage craft began. You can find the instructions for the individual knots in Learn Macrame.

The days of using thick, tough cord materials are gone. Micro-Macrame
features the use of delicate strands of nylon, silk,
and similar materials. I've provided you with a variety of free patterns to create unique bracelets, beautiful
necklaces, and designer earrings.
In Patterns,
you will find the step-by-step process necessary to create
a variety of Macrame projects such as …
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