This is probably the most-asked question I receive from new makers. You see a visual of a macrame piece on Pinterest or Instagram and want to replicate it (for personal use), but you don’t know how much rope you will need. Cord LENGTH is the most difficult part to gauge when making a project as …
This is one of the most-used knots in macramé and you will most likely use it really often. Practice makes perfect, so make lots and lots of these knots until you feel comfortable with them. 1. Make a loop or L-Shape with the left cord, bringing the left cord over the two middle cords. Let the …
Take your length of cord and fold in half. Bring the folded loop to the front of the dowel or ring. Take the ends of the cord and bring them to the back and pull them through the front of the loop. Pull to tighten the knot. Easy!! Don’t forget, you can use this …
I’m starting out and I see different thickness macrame rope sizes from 2mm to 10mm. What thickness should I choose? We sell 3mm and 4mm ropes and we recommend these to begin with. It’s a nice medium thickness, feels good in the hands and produces results fast. As a rule of thumb, the smaller and …
What is the difference between the different 3-ply and single ply ropes and cords? Single Ply is made of 1 big strand of rope (normally there are about 40 fine strands of fibres in the strand). It has a very soft and fluffy finish. 3-ply is more rope-like. It is made up of 3 different strands …
Macrame is a crafting technique using your hands to tie knots in rope, creating various textiles and accessories. So, your hands and some kind of string or rope are all you need to get started. It can be easier than knitting, and the results are really fast. What else will I need? A Deathly Sharp pair …