PLEASE READ:
As the creator of this website, I had the
responsibility to keep this site active.
For 19 years I was able to keep it up for the
general public.
Unfortunately, the costs are no
longer within the range I can manage, so
this site will be permanently closed in
April 2026.
So NOW is the time to print whatever you
need. Put the pages in a binder for
reference, especially the instructions for the
KNOTS (Learn Macrame section).
In the near future, the first of a series
of Macrame BOOKS will be available. My
goal is to create one book every 2
months. The focus of these books will be
the BASIC KNOTS. Each book will feature
one type of knot and its variations.
The FACEBOOK PAGE has been changed
to: "Journeys
in Creative Writing, Arts and
Crafts". Information
about Macrame that is NOT in the books will be
presented there regularly. In the
future, new videos will also be put
there. So
if you need support, please
visit!
I
answer questions and comments daily and
will ALWAYS try to help whenever someone
is learning a new craft and asks me for
assistance. I've BEEN THERE.
And I am PAYING IT FORWARD, because I once
received help from others.
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!
BEGINNERS should spend most of their
time on steps 5 - 7, which includes
exploring and navigating to the
different sections:
5. Make sure you spend some time exploring the
different sections. Beginners should start
with the Dictionary.
6. 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.
7. The knots are described in detail in Learn Macrame.
8. 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.
9. 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:
10. When you click on the navigation buttons
on the left, you will be sent to pages that are
lists of patterns and designs.
11. Click on the small images (or links)
for the patterns you want to view, and the
detailed written instructions will come up.
12. On those specific pages, clicking on
the small images usually bring up larger
ones, or send you to other pages.
MORE ADVICE
AFTER YOU LEARN THE
BASIC KNOTS
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!
