Macrame: everything old is new again.

Watson-Guptill Beaded Macrame Jewelry Beaded Macrame Jewelry ISBN: 0823029522

Macrame. Just the word summons up images of hideous 1960s atrocities designed to hang plants. But what was good about macrame in the 1960s is still what's good about macrame: it's easy, it's fun, and everybody can do it. Best-selling author Sherri Haab takes a completely fresh look at the craft, using fine cords and shimmering beads that are popular with today's beadwork and jewelry designers. Clear illustrations show how to do 14 simple knotting techniques. Then it's time to try 22 projects for bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, even a belt, a purse, and an iPod pouch - each one stylish, colorful, and easy to create. Beaded Macrame Jewelry is macrame for today Book specifications: paperback, 96 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 10 1/2 in. Publisher: Watson-Guptill, 2006.

Watson-Guptill Beaded Macrame Jewelry Beaded Macrame Jewelry ISBN: 0823029522

Materials needed:
# 42 Yards - Jute 4 Ply #72
# (or) 42 Yards - Braided Cord - 6 MM
# 1 - Brass Ring 2"
# 4 - 32-38 MM Wood Beads
# 1 11" - 13" Ceramic or Mexican Pot - Plant Pot

Instructions:

Finished Length: 4'

1. Cut 8 cords measuring 5 yards each, and 2 cords 1 yard each.

2. Fold the 5 yard cords over the ring. Tie a 1 ½" wrap using a 1 yard cord.

3. Separate cords into 4 groups of 4 cords each and tie 4" of crown knots.

4. To complete each sinnet -- tie 4 square knots. Skip 6" and tie 12 half knot twists. Put all 4 cords through a bead. Choose the 2 longest cords to tie with and tie 12 more half knot twists. Skip 6" and tie 2 square knots. Repeat with the other 3 sinnets.

5. To make basket - skip down 4" and tie a row of alternating square knots. Skip down 3" more and tie a row of alternating square knots.

6. Using the 1 yard cord, tie a wrap directly below the last row of square knots. Trim tail to 12".

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Mini Plant Hanger!

Materials:
# 25 Yards - Jute 3 Ply #28
# (or) 25 Yards - Braided Cord - 3-4 MM
# 1 - Brass Ring 1"
# 1 4" pot or glass bowl - Plant Pot

Instructions:

Finished Length: 24"

1. Cut 8 cords measuring 3 yard each, and 1 cord 1 yard long. Fold the 3 yard cords over the ring.

2. Using any 4 of the 16 cords, tie 1 ½" of half knot twists over the rest of the cords.

3. Divide the cords into 4 groups of 4 cords each. Tie 1" of half knot twist with each group.

4. Alternate cords, skip down 1 ½" and tie a josephine knot with each new group.

5. To complete each sinnet: skip down 2" and tie 2" of half knot twist. Switch cords using "X pattern switch" and tie 4" more of half knot twist.

6. After completing step 5 with each sinnet, you are ready to form the basket. Alternate cords, skip down 3 ½" and tie a row f josephine knots. Alternate again, skip 2" and tie a row of square knots.

7. Use the 1 yard cord to tie a wrap directly below the square knots.

8. Trim tail to desired length and tie an overhand knot in the end of each strand.

Hints:

When putting a wrap at the top of a macramé, it is important to do it neatly. It will look nicer if you do this:
1. Pull 'knot' part way through and then trim top.
2. Then give it another tug to hide top cord.
3. After cutting of bottom cord, pull down each one of the cords to the bottom of the ring, to make it neater.

the repetition of tying knots...it's a mindless activity that requires your attention...that doesn't seem to make much sense but there you have it.

Here's a vintage plant hanger pattern circa early 1970's called "Angelet" from the booklet "Macrame Elegance III.

Materials needed:
242 Yards - Braided Cord - 6 MM
1 - Brass Ring 2"
4 - Brass Ring 6"
1 - 14" Low Bowl - Plant Pot

Instructions:

Finished length: 6'

1. Cut 24 cords 10 yards long and 1 cord 2 yards long.

2. Fold the 10 yard cords in half over the 2" brass ring. Use the 2 outside cords on each side to tie 2 square knots over all the other cords.

3. Skip down 6" and double half hitch all cords onto a 6" brass ring.

4. Tie 2 rows of alternating square knots.

5. Double half hitch all cords onto another 6" brass ring.

6. A. With a group of 4 cords, tie 8" of square knots.
B. With the next group of 4 cords: skip down 1" and tie 1 square knot, skip down 4" and tie one square knot.

7. With the remaining 40 cords, repeat step 6 until all cords are used and you will have 6 sinnets as in 6A, and 6 sinnets as in 6B.

8. Double half hitch all cords onto another 6" brass ring 8" below the previous ring.

9. Tie 2 rows of alternating square knots.

10. Double half hitch all cords onto another 6" brass ring.

11. Gather cords into groups of 8 cords. With each group:

A. Tie 7 rows of alternating square knots covering 6" (beginning with a single square knot with the 4 central cords).
B. Skip down 6" and tie 3 rows of alternating square knots covering 2 ½" (begin with a single square knot again).
C. Skip down 6" and repeat step A.

12. Connect all 6 sinnets by skipping down 1" and tying square knots with all outside cords (2 from each side of each sinnet). This will be 6 more square knots.

13. Skip down 2" and tie a row of alternating square knots using all cords. Skip down 2" more and tie another row of alternating square knots.

14. Skip down 3" and use the 2 yard cord to tie a wrap. Trim tail to 20".

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"Macrame Cord 6mm 100yd Skein-Turquoise: Bonnie Braid cords are the highest quality cords available for use with chair frames, plant hangers, rugs and other home craft projects. All Bonnie Braid cords are specially designed with more that the required amount of UV stabilizers for added strength and durability. Bonnie Braid is washable, easy to knot, soft on hands, hypo-allergenic and never fused. * 6mm * 100 yards per skein"

Creating with macrame is a great way to relax and relieve stress. If you've never tried it, you'll find there's something very calming to the repetition of tying knots...it's a mindless activity that requires your attention...that doesn't seem to make much sense but there you have it.

Here's a vintage plant hanger pattern circa early 1970's called "Angelet" from the booklet "Macrame Elegance III.

Materials needed:
242 Yards - Braided Cord - 6 MM
1 - Brass Ring 2"
4 - Brass Ring 6"
1 - 14" Low Bowl - Plant Pot

Instructions:

Finished length: 6'

1. Cut 24 cords 10 yards long and 1 cord 2 yards long.

2. Fold the 10 yard cords in half over the 2" brass ring. Use the 2 outside cords on each side to tie 2 square knots over all the other cords.

3. Skip down 6" and double half hitch all cords onto a 6" brass ring.

4. Tie 2 rows of alternating square knots.

5. Double half hitch all cords onto another 6" brass ring.

6. A. With a group of 4 cords, tie 8" of square knots.
B. With the next group of 4 cords: skip down 1" and tie 1 square knot, skip down 4" and tie one square knot.

7. With the remaining 40 cords, repeat step 6 until all cords are used and you will have 6 sinnets as in 6A, and 6 sinnets as in 6B.

8. Double half hitch all cords onto another 6" brass ring 8" below the previous ring.

9. Tie 2 rows of alternating square knots.

10. Double half hitch all cords onto another 6" brass ring.

11. Gather cords into groups of 8 cords. With each group:

A. Tie 7 rows of alternating square knots covering 6" (beginning with a single square knot with the 4 central cords).
B. Skip down 6" and tie 3 rows of alternating square knots covering 2 ½" (begin with a single square knot again).
C. Skip down 6" and repeat step A.

12. Connect all 6 sinnets by skipping down 1" and tying square knots with all outside cords (2 from each side of each sinnet). This will be 6 more square knots.

13. Skip down 2" and tie a row of alternating square knots using all cords. Skip down 2" more and tie another row of alternating square knots.

14. Skip down 3" and use the 2 yard cord to tie a wrap. Trim tail to 20".

Macrame Cord 6mm - MANY COLORS

Macrame Cord 6mm - MANY COLORS

"Macrame Cord 6mm 100yd Skein-Turquoise: Bonnie Braid cords are the highest quality cords available for use with chair frames, plant hangers, rugs and other home craft projects. All Bonnie Braid cords are specially designed with more that the required amount of UV stabilizers for added strength and durability. Bonnie Braid is washable, easy to knot, soft on hands, hypo-allergenic and never fused. * 6mm * 100 yards per skein"

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