Intro to Macraweaving: Make a Wall Hanging
A course by Fanny ZedeniusFiber Artist
A course by Fanny Zedenius, Fiber Artist
Combine macramé and weaving by exploring knots and techniques to create beautiful, handmade home decor
The art macraweaving is a creative and meditative process that allows you to make** beautiful home decor or artwork.** It’s also the process that inspired textile artist Fanny Zedenius to start Createaholic, her online store for handmade textile pieces and DIY supplies.
In this online course, you will learn two of the most popular fiber crafts: macramé and weaving. Fanny takes you step by step through the process of weaving an original wall hanging or tapestry using a variety of techniques. Ready to start creating?
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 22 downloads
Tools and Materials
4 minutes, 6 seconds
The Basics of Macramé
12 minutes, 22 seconds
Knotted Patterns
18 minutes, 13 seconds
Weaving Techniques
18 minutes, 53 seconds
Combining Macramé and Weaving
13 minutes, 26 seconds
The Mood Board
4 minutes, 49 seconds
What's included in this course?
Meet Fanny Zedenius, a fiber artist from Stockholm, Sweden, and your teacher for this course. She shares with you how she got started in fiber art, and how it led her to start Createaholic, her online store. Hear about how she finds inspiration for her work and see some of her favorite artists.
First, learn the most common and** useful knots in macramé.** Fanny shows you how to work with the tools and materials, and how to create patterns in different styles. Then, move on to weaving techniques, and combine them with macramé.
Gather inspiration and references for your design to create a mood board. Then start sketching your design, measure your cords, and set up your workstation.
Time to begin your tapestry! See** how to knot your macramé base** before learning to create geometric shapes and woven details. Discover how to add volume and texture, before **adding fringe to your piece. **
To wrap up the course, Fanny teaches you how to hide all the ends of your threads on the back, and** how to hang your fiber art.** She also shares her tips and tricks for how to best care for your work.
What is this course's project?
Make a modern tapestry or wall hanging full of texture by combining weaving and macramé techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is perfect for beginners in fiber crafting, as well as those with previous experience in macramé and/or weaving.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge necessary.
To take this course, you need:
⦁ a clothes rack or something to hang your work from ⦁ scissors ⦁ measuring tape ⦁ a pair of forceps ⦁ pliers ⦁ a crochet hook or large weaving needle ⦁ rope ⦁ string ⦁ yarn
Reviews
- 1 month ago
İlham vericiydi . Tavsiye ederim
- mscanda_18PLUS10 months ago
Me encantó! Ya tenía conocimientos muy básicos en el tapiz pero con este curso enriquecí muchísimo mi conocimiento, además que me inspiró para muchas ideas. Lo recomiendo!
- 2 years ago
Me encanta este curso, siempre vuelvo a el cuando necesito inspiración.
- 2 years ago
Excelente explicación y contenido del curso, es muy detallada la información y muy completa.
- 2 years ago
Duidelijke mooie cursus waar je snel resultaat mee behaalt
She has written two bestselling books about macramé. Together they have been translated into 12 languages and sold over 200,000 copies worldwide. In recent years, she has sought to challenge herself to learn more weaving techniques, which has opened her up to the world of macraweaving.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
What is Macraweaving?
- Tools and Materials
- The Basics of Macramé
- Knotted Patterns
- Weaving Techniques
- Combining Macramé and Weaving
- U3
Planning a Design
- The Mood Board
- Sketching the Design
- Preparing the Cords and the Workstation
- U4
Making the Macraweave Tapestry
- The Macramé Base: Starting to Knot 1
- The Macramé Base: Starting to Knot 2
- The Macramé Base: Starting to Knot 3
- The Macramé Base: Geometric Shapes
- Weaving: Details and Negative Space 1
- Weaving: Details and Negative Space 2
- Weaving: Volume and Texture 1
- Weaving: Volume and Texture 2
- Weaving: Volume and Texture 3
- U5
Finishing the Tapestry and Displaying It
- The Finishing Touches
- Hanging the Fiber Art and Caring for It
- FP
Final project
- Intro to Macraweaving: Make a Wall Hanging
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FAQs
This course is suitable for both beginners and those with some fiber art experience. It covers foundational knots and techniques as well as advanced methods, making it accessible for a range of skill levels.
You’ll need basic supplies such as cotton cord, three-ply rope, wooden dowels, scissors, tape, a pet brush, and yarn. The course provides guidance on selecting the right materials for each project.
You’ll learn essential knots, advanced macramé techniques, geometric pattern creation, weaving methods, planning designs with mood boards, and professional finishing and hanging techniques for fiber art.
Yes, the course features step-by-step tutorials for creating macramé wall hangings and plant hangers, guiding you from knotting basics to assembling finished decorative pieces.
The course explains how to select cords based on thickness, material, and project type, ensuring your finished pieces have the desired texture, strength, and appearance.
You’ll learn foundational knots such as the lark’s head, reverse lark’s head, square knot, half square knot, spiral knot, and clove hitch, all demonstrated step-by-step.
Yes, the course teaches you how to integrate macramé knots with weaving methods like tabby, soumak, and rya knots to create layered and textured fiber art.