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Learning to Make Macrame Knots
 
Once you know the basics, it’s easy to learn Macrame. You can get scrap pieces of cord and practice each of the knotting techniques individually, or 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 patterns.

The Basic knots most patterns call for are listed below. Just click on the ones you want to learn, or need a review on. The step-by-step process, with photos, will show up.

I’ve included instructions for tying some unusual knots as well. Vintage Macrame, as I like to call it, is a real interest of mine. Some of the knots used in the early days of this craft are truly unique. Many of these techniques have been neglected in today’s patterns. Some of them are a bit more challenging to learn, but definitely worth the time to do so.

In addition, there are instructions for two other kinds of decorative knots: Celtic and Chinese. These highly artistic, complex techniques are not very well known. They are beautiful and perfect for making handcrafted jewelry and fashion acessories. I experiment regularly with these, trying to incorporate them into many of my projects.

 
Chinese Macrame employs the use of complex and very symbolic knots. Some have been around for over 2000 years. Entire families would work on a variety of combinations to form new patterns. They would then be handed out during celebrations such as weddings. These techniques are quite challenging. If you follow the step-by-step process for each of them, you can combine the knots into your own works of art.
 
 

 

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Basic Macrame Knots

Alpine Butterfly Knot
Alternating Half Hitch
Several Alternating Half Hitch Patterns
 
Alternating Square Knots
Several Alternating Square Knot V Patterns
Barrel Knot
 
Basket Stitch
Waved Basket Stitch
Buttonhole Scallops
 
Cats Paw Hitch
Chain Sennit
Chain Picot Mount
 
Clove Hitch
Cockscomb Knot
Double Buttonhole Stitch
 
Double Half Hitch
Double Half Hitch Mount
Several Double Half Hitch Patterns
 
Half Hitch Spiral
Hanger Knot
Interlocking Weave
 
Larks Head Knot
Vertical Larks Head Knot
Several Larks Head Sennits
 
Linen Stitch
Different Types of Lanyard Knots
Masthead Matting Technique
 
Matthew Walker Knot
Monkeys Fist Knot
Overhand Knot
 
Three Types of Linked Overhand Knots
Oysterman Knot
Pitcher Knot
 
Plaited Chain Stitch
Portuguese Sennit
Sailors Knot
 
Slipknot
Spiral Stitch
Square Knot
 
Square Knot Button
Stevedore Knot
Triangle Knot
 
Several Unique Mounting Designs
Venetian Picot Mount
Wrapped Knot
 
Macrame Cord Divider
 

Essential Techniques and Tips

Tips on Making Fringe
Several Types of Tassels
 
Macrame Cord Divider
 

Chinese Knots

Chinese Brocade Knot
Chinese Button Knot
Chinese Snake Knot Chain
 
Chinese Step Knot
Chinese Cloverleaf Knot
Chinese Cross Knot and Diamond Stitch
 
Chinese Crown Knot
Chinese Double Connection Knot
Chinese Mystic Knot
 
Chinese Plafond Knot
 
Macrame Cord Divider
 

Celtic Knots

Celtic Button Knot
Celtic Square Knot
Celtic Triangle Knot
 
Several Celtic Figure 8 Patterns
Three types of Interlaced Plaits
Josephine Knot
 
Turks Head Knot
Flat Turks Head Knot
Celtic Circle of Life Knot
 
 
                 
 
                 

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