A hot trend in home decor is macrame. The craft of tying knots is back with a fresh new look! Interested? Beginners can get started right away with this new craft kit - Modern Macrame: 10 Simple Projects to Enhance Your Home by Justine Vasquez. It includes the instructions and supplies you will need to make the mini wall hanging and mini plant hanger shown on the attractive book-style box cover. Plus there are instructions for 8 additional macrame projects. Inside you will find - 140 feet of synthetic white craft cord, a 13-inch wooden dowel, 10 beads and an illustrated instruction book. The 48-page booklet has step-by-step instructions with full-color photographs for a total of 10 projects. In the first 2 projects you will be introduced to the Overhand Knot, Gathering Knot, Lark's Head Knot, Square Knot, Alternating Square Knot, and Josephine Knot. As you move on, you will learn the Spiral Knot, Gathering Double Half Hitch Knot, Alternating Half Hitch Knot, Square Knot Sinnet, Double Half Hitch Knot, Half Knot and Trivet Knot. This is the perfect starter kit for first timer's or those rediscovering this versatile textile. It would make a great gift. Get yours below.
CONTENTS
Welcome to Modern Macrame
What's in the Box
Techniques & Tips
Knot Know-How
Mini Plant Hanger
Mini Wall Hanging
Long Plant Hanger
Copper Wall Hanging
Lamp Shade
Throw Rug
Coasters
Shelf
Owl
Shoulder Bag
I am a macrame beginner. In this photo I am practicing my knots with 2 strands of cord. The cord is secured to the dowel with 2 lark's knots followed by a square knot. It isn't difficult. It is enjoyable. Both the white cord and the wooden dowel are from the kit.
Modern Macrame is published by becker&mayer! a division of the Quarto Publishing Group USA. Check out their unique catalog at becker&mayer! Quarto has generously offered to giveaway a kit! One winner will be selected at random. Open until November 26, 2017. Canada & the USA only. Good luck!
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