Intro to Macraweaving: Make a Wall Hanging

The Macramé Base: Starting to Knot 2

A course by Fanny Zedenius , Fiber Artist

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1,302 students

Audio: English

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About the video: The Macramé Base: Starting to Knot 2

Overview

“The top of the tapestry is done. I will now move on to the sides and continue the clove hitches with a zig-zag pattern. Then, I will work on the clove hitches that form the top and bottom of the frame as well as the X shape.”

In this video lesson Fanny Zedenius addresses the topic: The Macramé Base: Starting to Knot 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Intro to Macraweaving: Make a Wall Hanging. Combine macramé and weaving by exploring knots and techniques to create beautiful, handmade home decor.

Partial transcription of the video

“ The Macramé Base: Starting to Knot Now the top of our tapestry is done. Now we'll begin tying the sides. You'll continue the clove hitch zigzag pattern, like this. The side is going to be the same but mirrored. Before we tie clove hitches, we'll fill the space with square knots. Tie two square knots in a row. One underneath, and one more to finish the shape. Now take the filler cord and work a row of clove hitches underneath. Now your clove hitches are finished and you'll do another triangle of square knots. To continue, do another row of clove hitches underneath and continue this way. Do...”

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Course summary for: Intro to Macraweaving: Make a Wall Hanging

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (30)
1302 students
5 units
21 lessons (4h 24m)
9 downloads

Category
Craft
Areas
Accessory Design, Decoration, Fiber Arts, Interior Design, Macramé, Textile Design, Weaving

Fanny Zedenius

A course by Fanny Zedenius

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Fiber Artist

Fanny Zedenius is a self-taught fiber artist and fiber supplier from Stockholm, Sweden. Since 2014, when she first discovered macramé, her life has revolved around ropes, knots, and fiber. Fanny soon opened her online store, Createaholicin 2017 and built a wide online following with almost 97K followers on Instagram.

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.