Learn a new skill for the cost of your weekly coffee intake. Includes materials & tuition.
In this step-by-step photography
With UNLIMITED ACCESS 24/7, you’ll be able to drop in and out of the course at your own pace, and refer back to it anytime. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Expertly tie a variety of macrameé knots
- Understand basic macramé techniques
- Attach your work to the dowel
Through detailed photographs, Katie will take you through each step so that you'll quickly learn the fundamentals of macrame.
With this course + kit, you'll get the perfect way for beginners to learn macrame, delivered to your door. Learn a new skill now!
What's in the kit?
Our kits come with cords come in a variety of popular colours and are supplied cut and measured so you can get started straight away:
- 10x 3 metre lengths cord
- Painted dowel (32cm long)
- Wooden bead
- Yodomo tote bag
Choose between one of the following colour-ways:
- Charcoal grey
- Natural cotton
- Mustard yellow
- Eucalyptus green
This kit comes with FREE standard shipping to the UK (worldwide postage charges apply).
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Course curriculum
Introduction and Meet the Maker
- What you'll make
- Meet Katie
- A brief history of macrame
Step 1: Measure and Cut Start Measure and cut your cord
Step 2: The Lark's Head
- Fold and tuck
- Repeat
Step 3: The Square Knot
- Take the first four cords
- Bend cords
- Pull cords
- Complete the knot
- VIDEO: The square knot in action (0:39)
- Continue along the row
- Continue next rows
- Forming triangle
Step 4: The Diagonal Clove Hitch
- Take first vertical cord
- Wrap and tighten
- Wrap cord again
- Repeat
- VIDEO: Repeat diagonal clove hitch from opposite side (1:26)
- Close the triangle
Step 5: The Spiral Knot
- VIDEO: The spiral knot (0:57)
- Continue your spirals
Step 6: Another Diagonal Clove Hitch
- Make a V shape
Step 7: Adding the Bead
- Make a square knot
- Add wooden bead
Step 8: The Final Diagonal Clove Hitch
- The V Shape
- VIDEO: Diagonal clove hitch (1:06)
- Repeat on the other side
Step 9: Add the Final Spiral and Square Knots
- Add spiral and square knots
Step 10: Trimming the Ends
- Trim
Step 11: Make the Hanger
- Attach the hanger
- Trim Your Finished Wall Hanging
- Your finished wall hanging
What do I need for this course?
Materials:
- 10 x 3m lengths of cord
- 32cm long dowel (Katie gets from B&Q and paints both ends)
- 1x wooden bead (from Craftybugs)
Tools:
- 1 x ruler
- 1 x scissors
- 1 x hanging rail (optional)
- 2 x S hooks (or equivalent)
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Is this course suitable for beginners?
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By-Me Katie
Katie runs her business creating macramé plant hangers/wall hangings and bespoke projects (one being a giant dream catcher) from her home in South East London. Katie has a degree in Textile Design and worked for many years as a visual merchandiser for several high street interior and fashion brands before starting her own business.