Original Designs in Hand Crafted Beaded Micro Macrame Jewelry.

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KnotGypsy Designs Mini ShowCase

Do you like beaded jewelry?

Do you want to find something original, beautiful, and durable?

I invite you to take a look at my work. I think you may just like what you see.


Everything I make, I have designed myself. I specialize in micro macrame, but occasionally branch out to other techniques.

Or, maybe you want to learn how to make it yourself...scroll down and see the patterns I have to offer (a couple of them are FREE). I also offer kits of materials for those who want to "just try one out" before going out to buy all the materials in bulk.

I welcome comments and questions...so, if you have something to say or ask...see my guest book at the end of this lens.

So, come on, have a look...

Learn How to Make It Yourself 

I am currently focusing on producing Patterns (tutorials) of my original designs.

So far, I have written patterns for 11 of my designs:

Spirals Key Chain, Spirals Anklet, Waves Bracelet, Fans Bracelet, Fans Earrings, Lacy Ripples Bracelet, Victorian Lace Earrings, Tapestry Bracelet, and Diamonds Bracelet, Serpentine Bracelet, and Arrow Bracelet.

I also offer Kits of materials for each patterns/tutorial - for those of you who just want to try one out before going out and buying all the materials in quantity.

To get you started, I am offering Basic Macrame Knots, Spirals Anklet or Bracelet, and Spirals Key Chain for FREE. Check them out, they will give you an idea of how I write my patterns.

I provide continued support in case you have questions regarding the pattern instructions. Find answers and post questions at my website. Just click on "Patterns" under "Categories" (in sidebar). Scroll to the relevant pattern listing to find or post applicable comments. Or, you may contact me (see profile in top left corner of website).

ShowCase - Spirals 

A Simply Elegant or Simply Casual Design Series

The first real design I came up with was this simple "Spirals" design. It can be used in a variety of ways:

A bracelet with a button closure This one was published as a project in Step By Step Bead Magazine this summer...



Or a lariat style necklace



Spirals Key Chain



To show just a few.

Find FREE copy of Spirals Anklet or Bracelet and Spirals KeyChain. Find kits for the anklet here. Sorry, I no longer carry kits for the keychain.

ShowCase - Waves 

Another Simply Elegant Design...

Another simple but elegant design is "Waves". Primarily made of Square Knots and plenty of beads, this design is an opportunity to play with color themes. One of my favorites is "Amber Waves" shown here in the photo.

By changing the beads used in the "waves" part of the pattern, a completely different look can be achieved as shown in the photo in the introduction above. I had a lot of fun with those.

Find Waves
(jewelry, patterns, and kits) at my Etsy Shop.

ShowCase - Fans 

One of My More Popular Design Series

A very elegant design. It reminds me of the 1930's glitz & glamour.

The Orange and Gold are great for Springtime!

This particular bracelet is no longer available, however, I am always making something new - keep checking in.

Find "Fans" (jewelry, patterns and kits) at My Etsy Shop

ShowCase - Serpentine  

I was wondering what "Fans" would look like if the double half-hitches were oriented differently...and "Serpentine" was born.

Find Serpentine (jewelry, patterns, or kits) at My Etsy Shop.

ShowCase - Victorian Lace 

Includes Lacy Ripples Bracelet

Using primarily Lark's Head knots, this motif reminds me of "Victorian Lace".

This is an example of the basic design...



The matching "Lacy Ripples Bracelet"...


One of my favorite variations of "Victorian Lace" is this necklace and earrings set...



Find Victorian Lace Earrings and Lacy Ripples Bracelets (jewelry, patterns and kits) at  My Etsy Shop.

ShowCase - Tapestry 

Going off in a Whole New Direction

Results of playing with some ideas that flashed through my mind one night as I was trying to fall asleep.

One of my favorites, this bracelet reminds me of a tapestry. A beaded tapestry. .

Find the pattern for this bracelet in the "Patterns " section of my Etsy Shop.

ShowCase - Diamonds 

As with all the patterns, there is a lot of room for variations in this Diamonds motif.

Basic variations:





Then there is this one with gemstone chips.



And this one (using fewer strands of cord), I call Yin Yang
There is a little bit of light (pink) in darkness (green), and a little bit of darkness in the light. That is what this simple little design of alternating segments reminds me of.



Find Diamonds (jewelry, patterns and kits) at My Etsy Shop.

ShowCase - Criss Cross 

Different Beads, Different Looks

Criss Cross is basically made with Square Knots! As you can see, change the beads used, and change the look.

This one, "Criss Cross Bracelet with Amethyst Chips" is no longer available. Please keep checking in at My Etsy Shop, as I am always making something new.



Then, with 6mm faceted fire-polished crystal beads...


Someday soon, I plan on writing up the pattern for this one.

ShowCase - Lattice 

Light and Airy Design Series

Lattice is one of my earlier designs. I wanted to use some bugle beads and this is what I came up with. I like the open "lattice" effect of this design. It gives it an airy feel.



ShowCase - Arrow 

I have finally written up the pattern for this one! Although based on my "Diamonds" pattern, this design is a bit more intricate, and so it is recommended for intermediate beaders/knotters.

I love the intricacy and texture of this one. It is a lot of fun to make as well.

Find the pattern in the "Patterns" section of my Etsy Shop.

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Book Review - Micro-Macrame: 30 Beaded Designs for Jewelry Using Crystals and Cords 

Great new book on making micro macrame jewelry.

Micro-Macrame: 30 Beaded Designs for Jewelry Using Crystals and Cords

Micro-Macrame: 30 Beaded Designs for Jewelry Using Crystals and Cords

by: Annika deGroot

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/10/2009)Buy Now
List Price: $19.95
Used Price: $11.14

I first encountered the author (Annika deGroot) through her blog "Annika's Atelier" (www.annikaatelier.blogspot.com) right after I started my own blog on micro macrame. She makes all kinds of beautiful things (not just micro macrame). We corresponded a bit back and forth over the next couple of years, checking into each other's blogs upon occasion. I found her to be a delightful and talented woman.

Recently, she contacted me to review her new book. I accepted right away and she sent me an advance copy.

At first glance, I fell in love. What a lovely book with 30 projects in varying degrees of difficulty and a wide variety of projects - from bracelets to ornaments, from victorian to deco - Something for everyone!

Then, this past weekend, I had a chance to delve deeper. You know, try one of the projects to see how the instructions worked out. (And, yes, I could not wait to make one of her designs for my own personal use!)

I made the "Stained Glass Bracelet" without too much trouble.

I had one question which she answered right away and said that anyone buying her book could contact her through her website (www.annikadegroot.com) or her blog (www.annikaatelier.blogspot.com) and she would be happy to answer any questions.

I really cannot say enough about this book. It has beautiful photos, is well written and would provide anyone (beginner or expert) with plenty of projects and inspiration for quite some time...and isn't that really what it is all about?

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Beading with Netflix 

I love Netflix! I have been a subscriber for over a year now, They ship fast, and have very good customer service.

My beading area is in the TV Room, so I have everything I need right to hand. I like to get a cup of coffee, or glass of iced tea, pop in a movie...and I can bead all day!"

Here is a list of "New Releases". To see a list of movies in My Queue, see the next module..."My Netflix Movie Reviews".

Border Town

It's been a long and bloody road, but five years after his daughter was kidnapped, Vincent (Mark Joy...
Bedtime with Elmo

It may be bedtime, but that doesn't mean that Elmo and Abby are ready to go to sleep. Luckily, Elmo'...
Jungle Book: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi to the Rescue / Alice in Wonderland: What's the Matter with Hatter? / Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves: The Lost Scimitar of Arabia

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Ali Baba, and Alice and her pals the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, Tweedle Dee and...
Power Rangers: RPM: Vol. 1: Start Your Engines

Using hand-to-hand combat skills and powerful Zord Attack Vehicles, the heroic RPM Power Rangers pro...
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Raised by an infamous gang of thieves after his father, the Caliph of Baghdad, is killed, Ali Baba (...
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I just started another lens Beading With Netflix. That is where I will tell you what I think of all those movies and TV series I am renting and watching. (or at least some of them).

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bj wrote

your work is beautiful it is unbeivable beautiful. I am a crafter and I wish I could do this.

Reply Posted May 23, 2009

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paperfacets wrote...

Hello, I love this style of beading. My hobby is mainly an occupation to pay for itself. Etsy was my first webstore, it is the best community.

ReplyPosted December 15, 2008

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hempnecklace wrote...

Great lens.

I just made a jewelry group and I would love to have such an awesome lens in it.

Check it out at.

Jewelry group

ReplyPosted October 25, 2008

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Mortira wrote...

Gorgeous work! A very beautiful showcase, thanks for sharing!

ReplyPosted September 22, 2008

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aquariann wrote...

How neat that you handmake kits! Your designs are gorgeous and offering patterns of them is a marvelous idea. I found you from the Etsy Fans group, and now I've hearted your shop. And given you 5 stars here, of course. :D

ReplyPosted September 17, 2008

 
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