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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.
Here you will find many pages of instructions and
photos to help you create a variety of modern and
vintage projects, including handcrafted jewelry.
Click on the green banner to
the left to go to our online store.
At Acajou Crafts you will find Macrame and
Micro-Macrame supplies suitable for all the
projects listed on this site.
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.
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 progress in skill.
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The next step is to visit Learn
Macrame. There you will
find a library of decorative knots,
including vintage designs and unique
knots.
Click
on the images showing the
decorative knots to get the instructions,
which includes photos.
Practice all the
basic and vintage knots
on the list. 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
is a historical pastime filled with
tradition and beauty.
The symbolic knots created long ago in Asia
are interesting projects on their own.
They can be used to create unique
combination knots for pendants, belts, and
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For those who are new to this
craft, or if you need a refresher, please
visit the Macrame
Dictionary.
There you will learn the terms,
abbreviations, and descriptions used in
this craft.
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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 are listed 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 featuring the use of
delicate materials, such as satin,
leather, and hemp.
Listed in this section are a variety of
free patterns, including bracelets,
necklaces, pendants, and earrings.
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In Macrame
Patterns, you will find
projects for standard Macrame designs.
There are Fashion items, Handbags, Plant
Hangers, Holiday decorations, and Macrame
Animals.
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In Macrame
for Kids you'll find
projects that are suitable to be created
by little hands, if you wish to teach this
craft to children and teens.
Great projects for beginners!
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for 2014: Advanced
Macrame
Here you will find the most advanced
projects available on Free Macrame
patterns.
Under
Construction, but please visit.
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Printing Instructions (PDF)
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Here are the printing instructions for the pages
in Free Macrame Patterns. Please Contact me
if the pattern does not print
correctly.
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.
- Click FILE,
which is usually at the top left area of the
page (menu bar).
- Click PRINT,
which is on the new window.
- Look for the printer's NAME,
which is near the top of the new window.
- Click on the down
arrow.
- Click on the selection that says PDF.
- Click on OK, and the page will print to your
PDF creator.
- You can save it, or print it again, this time
to your printer.
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Printing Method: For computers that
do not have these features, follow steps 1 - 3, and
then click OK to print the Free Macrame Patterns
directly to your printer. |
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