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Learning to Make Macrame Knots
 

To learn Macrame, you must be able to tie a variety of knots. You can use scrap pieces of cord and practice each of the decorative knots individually. You can also choose a project from the many free patterns in this site, and learn Macrame while you are making something.

As you become more and more familiar with how the knots are combined to form artistic designs, you can create your own unique projects, without relying on patterns.

The Basic knots found in most Macrame patterns are listed below. Just click on the images of the decorative knots you want to learn. The step-by-step process, with photos, will show up. As you learn Macrame, practice tying ALL the basic knots listed, so you understand the patterns in the other sections.

To learn Macrame properly, I recommend that ALL beginners practice each of the knots, patterns, or designs at least twice, before making any project.

I've listed some unusual knots as well. Vintage Macrame, as I like to call it, is a real interest of mine. When I first began to learn Macrame, I didn't know about some of these decorative knots. Those featured in the early days of this craft are truly unique, and you don't find them in more modern Macrame books. These decorative knots are indicated by a + symbol.

 
 

Chinese Macrame uses a variety of symbolic knots. Some have been around for over 2000 years. Entire families would work on a variety of combinations to form new combination knots. These techniques are quite challenging to master. But if you follow the step-by-step process for each of the individual Chinese knots, you will progress in skill and be able to combine them into your own works of art.

In addition, there are instructions for Celtic Knots. These highly artistic, interwoven designs are not very well known. They are beautiful and perfect for making handcrafted jewelry and fashion acessories.

 
 
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  Fusion Knots  

Several of the knots I have listed here in Learn Macrame are to be found in "Decorative Fusion Knots" , written by JD Lenzen.

These knots can be used in Macrame, and are actually combination knots using different techniques. They can be used for jewelry, key chains, purse straps, and a variety of other projects.

Click on the image to visit his website, which has a knot library containing video tutorials.

 
 
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Here's the key for the terms above the images:

  • UPDATED = New information, images, or knots added to existing page
  • NEW = Recently added
  • CHALLENGING = Requires experience and plenty of patience!
 
 

Basic & Vintage Macrame Knots

 

SQUARE KNOT DESIGNS

 
 
                 
  Square Knot   Picot Designs   Alternating Square Knots   Alternating V Patterns  
  Square Knot   Picot Designs +   Alternating Square Knots   Alternating V Patterns  
 
                 
  Snowflake Design   Spiral Stitch   Square Knot Button   Square Knot Sennits  
  Snowflake Design   Spiral Stitch   Square Knot Button   Square Knot Sennits  
 
 
                 
  Square Knot Frame              
  Square Knot Frame              
 
 
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HALF HITCH DESIGNS

 
 
                 
  Alternating Half Hitch   Half Hitch Spiral   Vintage Basket Stitch   Various Half Hitch Patterns  
  Alternating Half Hitch   Half Hitch Spiral   Basket Stitch +   Half Hitch Patterns  
 
 
                 
  Double Half Hitch Mount   Double Half Hitch   DHH Diamonds   Double Half Hitch Patterns  
  Double Half Hitch Mount   Double Half Hitch +   Diamonds +   Double Half Hitch Patterns  
 
 
                 
  Vertical Half Hitch   DHH Spiral Design   Shell Knot   Guitar Bar  
  Vertical Half Hitch +   Spiral Design   Shell Knot +   Guitar Bar  
 
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LARKS HEAD DESIGNS

 
 
                 
  Larks Head Knot   Vertical  Larks Head   Larks Head Designs   Larks Head Sennits  
  Larks Head Knot   Vertical Larks Head   Larks Head Designs   Larks Head Sennits  
 
 
                 
  Vintage Double Buttonhole Stitch   Vintage Buttonhole Scallops   Buttonhole Clasp   Barnacle Knot  
  Double Buttonhole +   Buttonhole Scallops +   Buttonhole Clasp   Barnacle Knot  
 
 
                 
  Candy Stripe Bar              
  Candy Stripe Bar              
 
 
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MOUNTING & FINISHING KNOTS

 
 
                 
  Cats Paw Hitch   Venetian Picot Mount   Vintage Chain Picot Mount   Clove Hitch  
  Cats Paw Hitch   Venetian Picot Mount +   Chain Picot Mount +   Clove Hitch +  
 
 
                 
  Spanish Hitching   Overhand Knot   Various Linked Overhand Knots   Slipknot  
  Spanish Hitching   Overhand Knot   Linked OH Knots   Slipknot  
 
 
  UPDATED              
  Barrel Knot   Vintage Linen Stitch   Oysterman Button Knot   Stevedore Knot  
  Barrel Knot   Linen Stitch +   Oysterman Knot   Stevedore Knot  
 
 
                 
  Wrapped Knot   Matthew Walker Knot   Monkey Fist Knot   Unique Mounting Designs  
  Wrapped Knot   Matthew Walker Knot   Monkey Fist   Unique Mount Designs  
 
 
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Unique Decorative Knots

 
 
                 
  Unique Cockscomb Knot   Various Lanyard Knots   Eternity Knot   Sailor Knot  
  Cockscomb Knot   Lanyard Knots   Eternity Knot   Sailors Knot +  
 
 
          Updated      
  Interlocking Weave   Vintage Triangle Knot   Vintage Portuguese Sennit   The Masthead Mat Technique  
  Interlocking Weave   Triangle Knot +   Portuguese Sennit +   Masthead Mat Technique  
 
 
          Updated      
  Pitcher Knot   Bugle Braid   Chain Sennit   Clew Knot  
  Pitcher Knot +   Bugle Braid   Chain Sennit   Clew Knot  
 
  Updated              
  Knife Knot   Round Braid   Panel Knot   Wishbone Design  
  Knife Knot   Round Braid   Panel Knot   Wishbone Design  
 
 
                 
  Bug Belly Bar   Trilobite Knot   Clasped Hands Knot   Wrapped Ring  
  Bug Belly Bar   Trilobite Knot   Clasped Hands Knot   Wrapped Ring  
 
 
                 
  Bush Bar   Rattlesnake Baar   Ladder Strap      
  Bush Bar   Rattlesnake Bar   Ladder Strap      
 
 
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Important Techniques and Tips

 
 
                 
  Making Fringe   Adding Cords   Creating Tassels   Cross Pin Technique  
  Making Fringe   Adding Cords   Creating Tassels   Cross-Pin Technique  
 
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CHINESE MACRAME KNOTS

 
 
      Challenging   UPDATED      
  Cloverleaf Knot   Chinese Brocade Knot   Chinese Button Knot   Chinese Snake Knot  
  Cloverleaf Knot   Brocade Knot   Chinese Button knot   Chinese Snake Knot  
 
 
      UPDATED          
  Chinese Step Knot   Chinese Cross Knot   Double Connection Knot   Hanger Knot  
  Chinese Step Knot   Cross Knot + Diamond Stitch   Double Connnection   Hanger Knot  
 
 
     

Challenging

         
  Chinese Plafond Knot   Chinese Mystic Knot   Pagoda Knot   Pipa Knot  
  Plafond Knot   Mystic Knot   Pagoda Knot   Pipa Knot  
 
                 
  Chinese Crown Knot   Crown Knot Designs   Kinky Lovers Knot   Maedate Knot  
  Crown Knot   Crown Designs   Kinky Lovers Knot   Maedate Knot  
 
 
 
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CELTIC KNOTS

 
          UPDATED   UPDATED  
  Celtic Button Knot   Figure Eight Patterns   Celtic Square Knot   Celtic Triangle Knot  
  Celtic Button Knot   Figure Eight Patterns   Celtic Square Knot   Celtic Triangle Knot  
 
      UPDATED          
  Interlaced Plaits   Circular Knots   Celtic Circle Knot   Celtic Ring Knot  
  Interlaced Plaits   Circular Knots   Celtic Circle   Celtic Ring Knot  
 
 
              UPDATED  
  Star Knot   Celtic Designs   Globe Knot   Celtic Mat  
  Star Knot   Celtic Designs   Globe Knot   Celtic Mat  
 
 
              UPDATED  
  Snake Weave   Turks Head Knot   Celtic Heart Knot   Josephine Knot  
  Snake Weave   Turks Head Knot   Heart Knot   Josephine Knot  
 
 
                 
  Cloud Knot  

Pentaradial Knot

 

Pendant Knots

  Tree of Life  
  Cloud Knot   Pentaradial Knot   Pendant Knots   Tree Of Life  
 
 
                 
  Handbasket Knot  

Woven Knots

  Double Coin Patterns   Ring of Coins  
  Handbasket Knot   Woven Knots   Double Coin Patterns   Ring of Coins  
 
 
                 
  River Knot   Longhorn Knot          
  River Knot   Longhorn Knot          
 
 
 
Have any comments or suggestions about Learn Macrame? Contact Me.
 
 
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  Priscilla Bead Work  

PRISCILLA BEAD WORK BOOK

Make Beautiful Victorian Beaded Purses, Jewelry and Accessories with this great E-book.

Learn about Bead Knitting, Bead Crochet, Bead Embroidery, Using Seed Beads properly, Beading Methods, Stitches, Knots, and MUCH MORE.

 
 
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How to Make and Tune Wind Chimes

Make Perfectly Tuned Wind Chimes EVERY TIME!

It's so relaxing, listening to the gentle breeze improvising music on wind chimes. Make them for yourself, or give them as gifts.

This E-book will show you the techniques necessary to produce high quality wind chimes.

Embellish them with your favorite KNOTS!

  Make and Tune Wind Chimes  
 
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