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Free Macrame Patterns
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In Free Macrame Patterns you will learn the
ancient craft of using beautiful decorative knots
to make artistic designs.
Macrame has been around for over 1000 years, and
it is once again increasing in popularity.
We've developed this site to help re-introduce
this unique craft.
Here you will find over 300 pages of instructions
and photos to help you create a variety of modern
and vintage projects, including handcrafted
jewelry.
In each area of this site, you can click
on the images or links to go to the page
described.
To get the free patterns, all you need to do is PRINT
the pages you need. Printing instructions are
listed near the bottom of this page.
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Beginners
should follow the steps below to learn
Macrame:
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Start by reading all the pages in Macrame
Essentials.
From choosing cord material, to
selecting the right beads, the subjects
covered are very important to learn if you
want to be successful in Macrame.
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For those who
are new to this craft, or if you need a
refresher, please visit the Macrame
Dictionary.
You will learn common terms used in this
craft as well as those used in the
instructions on this site. |
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The next step is to visit Learn
Macrame. There you will
find a library of decorative knots, both
basic and unique.
Practice all the basic and vintage knots
on the page.
The Free Macrame Patterns listed in other
areas will be much easier to make if you
practice first.
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Are you
experienced in the art of Macrame and interested
in learning some new techniques?
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Included in Learn
Macrame are instructions for a variety of Celtic Knots,
which are based on historical
artwork. |
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Chinese Macrame
features the traditional knot designs used
to make unique and beautiful complex knots.
These symbolic knots were created long ago
and are interesting projects on their own.
They can be used to create jewelry,
belts, package decorations, wall hangings
and more. |
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Pages With Free Macrame Patterns
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Once you are finished practicing the basic knots,
and are comfortable with them, it's time to create
something!
The Free Macrame Patterns can be found in
the 4 sections described below.
Each pattern listed on the following pages is free
to print. There is a list of
supplies as well as links to the knots used in the
design.
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Micro-Macrame
contains projects using fine materials,
such as Satin, Leather, and Hemp.
Listed in this section are a variety of
free patterns for bracelets, necklaces,
pendants, and earrings.
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Macrame
Patterns contains projects
that you can use for home decorating and
organizing.
There are plant hangers and tables,
fashion items, and holiday decorations as
well.
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In Macrame
for Kids you'll find
small projects that can be made by
children ages 6 and older.
Great projects for beginners!
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Advanced
Macrame are elaborate and
challenging designs for those with plenty of
experience.
Don't try these if you are a beginner. |
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Printing Instructions (PDF)
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By
printing any text or images on Free Macrame
Patterns, you are agreeing to our Terms
of Use.
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Here are the
printing instructions for a PDF format:
Important:
You must have a PDF creator installed on your
computer, or this process will not work.
I recommend the free program called PDF
Architect.
- Go to the page you want to print.
- Right Click
and find PRINT.
- Click PRINT,
which will take you to a new window.
- Look for DESTINATION, which has the printer's
name.
- Change it to the PDF creator's name if
necessary. In most cases it's better to PRINT
rather than SAVE.
- Click PRINT, and the page will print to your
PDF creator.
- You should save it to a file on your computer,
then print it again, this time to your printer.
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Printing Method: For computers that
do not have these features, follow the first three
steps (above), then click OK to print the Free
Macrame Patterns to your printer. |
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