Macrame Dictionary

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Macrame Dictionary

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Here is a Macrame Dictionary, to help you learn the terms and expressions associated with this ancient craft. Most people are not familiar with words such as Picot, and Sennit, which is why I've included three pages with specific words used in this craft.

As you used the patterns on this site, you may come across unfamiliar words and abbreviations. Many of them will be listed in this section. You'd be surprised at how many common words are used in a different way in Macrame. The definitions, information, and images on these pages will help you become familiar with the unique manner some of these terms are used.

Click on the links and images to go to other pages that will provide more details and show examples about specific words. The pages will come up in a new window, so you won't lose your place.

Are you a beginner to Macrame? Be sure to go through the following pages thoroughly. You will learn this craft much more quickly if you do so.

Click on the images to go to three pages found in this Macrame Dictionary:

In Macrame Terms, you will begin the process of learning unfamiliar words that start with the letters A thru E. There are a few abbreviations, such as DHH and ASK, that you need to know before making most of the projects on this site.

By exploring the page called Macrame Definitions, you will further expand your knowledge of the terms used in this ancient craft. The words described on this page start with the letters F thru M. Description of terms like Gusset, Findings, and more will be found here.

Important Macrame Terms will provide you with more definitions and information about words beginning with the letters N thru Z. Terms like Rattail, Scallop, and Picot are on this page.

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