Pocket Book of Macrame
Mindful Crafting for Beginners
Published on 14. June 2024
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-80092-074-3 (ISBN)
Description
Get started and learn the basics with this miniature, no-nonsense guide to macrame!
From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of macrame know-how, practical illustrations and comes with five simple-but-stunning projects.
Perfect for complete beginners, Claire clearly explains everything you need to know about macrame: how to choose a support, how to keep an even tension and how to introduce extra embellishments such as beads, shells and charms. It is structured as a simple 3-step course that will help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow.
Before you know it you'll be knotting a trendy plant pot holder, a charming dreamcatcher, a stunning wall hanging, a statement table runner, plus the bonus macrame project: friendship bracelets!
Filled with positive affirmations and beautifully illustrated, this wonderful book is the ideal introduction to macrame for a complete beginner.
Treat yourself or a loved one to a little self-care with some mindful crafting, and create something beautiful today!
From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of macrame know-how, practical illustrations and comes with five simple-but-stunning projects.
Perfect for complete beginners, Claire clearly explains everything you need to know about macrame: how to choose a support, how to keep an even tension and how to introduce extra embellishments such as beads, shells and charms. It is structured as a simple 3-step course that will help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow.
Before you know it you'll be knotting a trendy plant pot holder, a charming dreamcatcher, a stunning wall hanging, a statement table runner, plus the bonus macrame project: friendship bracelets!
Filled with positive affirmations and beautifully illustrated, this wonderful book is the ideal introduction to macrame for a complete beginner.
Treat yourself or a loved one to a little self-care with some mindful crafting, and create something beautiful today!
Reviews / Votes
These mini guides are packed with macrame or weaving know-how, practical illustrations and five or six simple projects. Filled with positive affirmations, they're a perfect introduction to macrame or weaving for complete beginners. * Machine Knitting Monthly *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom
Illustrations
250 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 186 mm
Width: 134 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
292 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80092-074-3 (9781800920743)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
06/2024
Search Press
€11.99
Available for download
Person
Claire Gelder loves all things hand-made, hand-woven and hand-crafted. She has been crafting for relaxation and fun for over twenty years.
In 2015, Claire left her career as an NHS Director to launch her new business, Wool Couture, which specializes in knitting, crocheting, weaving and macrame. She quickly got her DIY craft kits on the shelves of retail giant John Lewis and, in 2017, secured two Dragons' Den investors to help her pass on her passion of crafting to the next generation. Adding a modern twist to age-old pastimes knitting and crochet, Claire uses giant, chunky yarn and oversized knitting needles made in her own factory.
As well as a successful entrepreneur, Claire is also a firm believer in the therapeutic side of craft, particularly its benefits to mental health and well-being.
Claire lives in Wakefield, UK and is proud to be continuing Yorkshire's textile tradition. Her website is www.woolcouturecompany.com.
In 2015, Claire left her career as an NHS Director to launch her new business, Wool Couture, which specializes in knitting, crocheting, weaving and macrame. She quickly got her DIY craft kits on the shelves of retail giant John Lewis and, in 2017, secured two Dragons' Den investors to help her pass on her passion of crafting to the next generation. Adding a modern twist to age-old pastimes knitting and crochet, Claire uses giant, chunky yarn and oversized knitting needles made in her own factory.
As well as a successful entrepreneur, Claire is also a firm believer in the therapeutic side of craft, particularly its benefits to mental health and well-being.
Claire lives in Wakefield, UK and is proud to be continuing Yorkshire's textile tradition. Her website is www.woolcouturecompany.com.
Content
Hello!
A little bit about me and Wool Couture 6
What's in this book? 12
Getting started
What you need to get started with macrame 16
Essential tools 22
Keeping a journal 24
How long will my project take? 25
Macrame tension and tips 26
Your first knots
The overhand knot 28
The lark's head knot 30
The half square knot 33
The square knot 34
The wrapped knot 36
How to count square knots 38
How to count half square knots 40
How to untie rows quickly 41
Bronze level project: Plant pot hanger 44
Your next knots
Silver level project: Dreamcatcher 54
Other knot techniques
The berry knot 72
The square knot picot 74
The clove hitch knot 76
Gold level project: Wall hanging 80
Gold level project: Table runner 94
Bonus level project: Friendship bracelets 114
Macrame notes 128
A little bit about me and Wool Couture 6
What's in this book? 12
Getting started
What you need to get started with macrame 16
Essential tools 22
Keeping a journal 24
How long will my project take? 25
Macrame tension and tips 26
Your first knots
The overhand knot 28
The lark's head knot 30
The half square knot 33
The square knot 34
The wrapped knot 36
How to count square knots 38
How to count half square knots 40
How to untie rows quickly 41
Bronze level project: Plant pot hanger 44
Your next knots
Silver level project: Dreamcatcher 54
Other knot techniques
The berry knot 72
The square knot picot 74
The clove hitch knot 76
Gold level project: Wall hanging 80
Gold level project: Table runner 94
Bonus level project: Friendship bracelets 114
Macrame notes 128