Macramé: Tie Stories Together
The basic nodes
A course by Laura Bossi - Shambaloo , Textile Artist
About the video: The basic nodes
Overview
“Time to start knotting! In this lesson, I will explain step by step the basic knots that you will need to know to realize your project. It is important to practice a little first, so that you can work on your tapestry smoothly. ”
In this video lesson Laura Bossi - Shambaloo addresses the topic: The basic nodes, which is part of the Domestika online course: Macramé: Tie Stories Together. Learn macramé to make decorative tapestries with cords, threads, and knots to create a two-color composition inspired by your surroundings.
Partial transcription of the video
“The basic nodes Finally, we begin to knot. There are many types of knots that you will learn to use for your works, throughout your journey. I leave you some in the Additional Resources. In this lesson, I'll teach you the basic knots which you absolutely cannot do without. But first, a distinction needs to be made between rope, thread and garment. Rope is the material you are going to use. The wire is that portion of rope that we are going to apply to the wood. Cords are those two portions of wire that hang from the stick. Let's begin! First, I'll show you the larks head knot which you will...”
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Course summary for: Macramé: Tie Stories Together
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Fiber Arts, Interior Design, Macramé, Textile Design

Laura Bossi - Shambaloo
A course by Laura Bossi - Shambaloo
Laura Bossi, better known as Shambaloo on social media, is a textile artist who grew up in a creative environment. She developed a passion for drawing at an early age and followed it to art school, where she studied to become a graphic illustrator.
She later discovered the art of macramé and fell in love, deciding to specialize in it by taking courses and reading books on the subject. Thanks to social media, she has been able to share her creations with a large community of craft lovers, which eventually led to her first commissioned work. She currently organizes macramé workshops, crafts compositions for weddings and special events, and creates unique pieces on order.
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