MACRAME

Fun With KNOTS …

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 CONTENTS
Introduction
Origin
Brief History
Macramé essentials
Types of knots
Variety of macramé
Significance in modern world
Conclusion

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 INTRODUCTION
• an art of decorative knotting

• form of textile making using knots

• wonderful and delightful craft

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 ORIGIN
• originally from Middle east
• an Arabic word – “Migramah”
Stripped towel, ornamental fringe,
or embroidered veil
• noun : a coarse lace
• verb : make knotted patterns

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 HISTORY
started in 13th century
arabian weaver began the skill
in 14th and 15th century macramé was
practiced in Italy and France
sailor commenced with the
skills of knotting
macramé knot made of fishing-yarn

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popular among British and American sailor in
19th century

though the craze for macramé faded, it

regained popularity in 60’s and 70’s

today macramé craft has regained it’s immense

popularity

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MACRAME ESSENTIALS
• Knotting board T Pins

• T pins
• Scissors
• Cord

Cord
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 CORD

NATURAL MAN MADE

 JUTE  RAYON

 HEMP  PLASTIC

 COTTON  POLYPROPYLENE (nylon )

 WOOL  POLYETHANE

 SILK  WIRE

 LINEN
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 Characteristics
• most commonly used
• great strength
• suitable for plant hangers,
sandals, belts etc.
• available in several colors

Plant hanger

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 Characteristics
• also used as embroidery cord
• inexpensive
• soft, flexible, comfortable
• great for jewelry
• available in rolls of 200
yards
Macramé necklace

This type of cord unravel easily

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 Characteristics
• strong
• heat and fire resistant
• biodegradable
• used for furniture, rugs etc.
• also called Burlap or Hessian

Decorative owl
Not comfortable on skin

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Wool yarn
Characteristics
• comes in huge amount of
colors
• holds knots very well
• inexpensive
• extremely flexible

Friendship bracelets
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 Rattail cord
Characteristics
• satin rayon cord
• soft and shiny
• often dyed by hand

1mm 2mm
( petite/ bugtail ) ( heavy weight )

1.5mm Macramé hair gripper

( light weight )

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• rattail cord does not unravel
• holds tight knots very well but is flexible enough
for the loosely formed knots too

It is harder to find in quantities over 100 yards

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 Characteristics
• available in
braided
and also in twisted
form
• different color and
pattern
Polypropylene ( nylon )
Hand bracelet
• soft, flexible, and
holds the knots
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Characteristics
• best is round leather
• strong, doesn’t fray
• great for jewelry

Pins easily damage it

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 Characteristics
• luxurious cord
• biodegradable
• stronger than cotton
• used to make micro
macramé product like;
Flax lace

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 Characteristics
• similar to dental floss
• around .5 mm
• strong, and slightly stretchy
• perfect for handcrafted
Opelon floss cord
jewelry

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 Characteristics
• comes in short length on
card
• or in spools contain over 50

yards
• soft, flexible and has subtle
texture
• used for handcrafted jewelry

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 Characteristics
• a bit coarse
• great for holiday projects
• sometimes cord has
cotton
base surrounded by
metallic
fiber
Unravel easily once it is cut

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Concept to consider when choosing cord
flexibility

strength

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twist

texture

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diameter/width

amount/ length

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BASIC MACRAME KNOTS

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OVERHAND KNOT

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 LARKS HEAD KNOT

1. 2.

Slide the loop around the object Pull the tails through the loop

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VARIATIONS OF LARKS HEAD KNOT

NESTELED
MOUNT

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 SQUARE KNOT

1. 2.

3. 4.

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5.

6.
A single tightened Square Knot

Three completed Square Knots

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 VARIATION OF SQUARE
KNOT

HALF KNOT

SQUARE KNOT

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HALF HITCH

1. 2.

ALTERNATING HALF
HITCH

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 HORIZONTAL DOUBLE HALF
HITCH

1. 2. 3.

DIAGONAL DOUBLE HALF

HITCH

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DOUBLE BUTTONHOLE
LARKS HEAD KNOT

1. 2.

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3. 4.

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 BARREL KNOT

1.

2.

3.

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 COCKSCOMB

1. 2.

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 4.
3.

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 VARIETY OF MACRAME
CAVANDOLI MACRAME

used to form geometric

pattern
made in double half
hitch knot

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 CHINESE MACRAME
ornamental and of immense aesthetic value
only one pieces of string folded in half
symmetrical and double sided
uses complex and symbolic knots
easily recognizable

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 WESTERN MACRAME

Uses many threads of

different color or texture
weave , stiffness , color
and
width affect the finished
product
attracts fiber artists,
sewers and creative
crafters
Macramé western straw hat
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SIGNIFICANCE IN MODERN WORLD
In fashion world

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Macramé shoe
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Macramé hand bags Macramé belt

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 Bracelet
Earring
Necklace

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Necklaces

Friendship
bands

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 Decorative household macramé products

Toran ( door covering )

Wall hanging
Decorative owl 46
Flower Vass

Decorative bottle
Decorative umbrella 47
Utility products Macramé hanger

Plant hanger
Macramé bowls 48
Hammock chair

Basket ball net

Cell phone loop

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Macramé Key chain Can holder

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CONCLUSION
good for health
great outlet for the stress
earth friendly and natural
skill

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