Macramé: From the First Knot to the Finished Design
Calculate lengths: how much yarn do I need?
A course by Lara Pertschy , Textile Artist
About the video: Calculate lengths: how much yarn do I need?
Overview
“Now I'll show you how to calculate the length of my threads and explain the method behind it.”
In this video lesson Lara Pertschy addresses the topic: Calculate lengths: how much yarn do I need?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Macramé: From the First Knot to the Finished Design. Learn how to combine simple knots to create sophisticated designs and make a boho-style wall shelf .
Partial transcription of the video
“Calculate lengths: how much yarn do I need? In this lesson I'll show you how and with what method I calculate my yarn lengths. First of all, calculating yarn lengths is not an exact science, but gives a pretty good guideline. There is a general formula for the calculation namely the length of the end product x 4, because tying the knots consumes a lot of thread. So we must first consider how long the area of our nodes will be. And finally the whole thing x 2, as we fasten our pieces with the lark head knot and cut them in half at the beginning. Then we add the fringes. My wall hanging is 45...”
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Course summary for: Macramé: From the First Knot to the Finished Design
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Accessory Design, Decoration, Fiber Arts, Macramé
Lara Pertschy
A course by Lara Pertschy
For Lara Pertschy, the art of macramé started as a hobby and a relaxing activity to escape from the stresses of her job in the technical world. Since 2019, she has been fully devoted to her brand, KnotOurPlanet, and shares her art and expertise on Instagram because she loves helping others discover the joy of knots. Her most distinguished piece is the Elma wall hanging, which she wrote a book on explaining how to make it.
According to Laura, macramé is a decorative art form for authentic people who want to dress up their homes with true taste. In her designs, she tries to incorporate functionality into purely decorative elements. As the name suggests, her brand is more than just knots; Lara puts a heavy emphasis on sustainability and environmental awareness, as evidenced by her use of natural materials and environmentally friendly approach to managing her store. She generally uses cotton cord from local family businesses as the primary material for her designs.
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