Macramé with applications: mixed textile techniques
Assembly and beginning of knitting
A course by Daniela Chiñas , Designer and Textile Artist
About the video: Assembly and beginning of knitting
Overview
“You will learn how to assemble the body on which you will assemble all the techniques. The fabric that you will use for the structure of the project will be macramé. In this part you will also see how to assemble all those applications that are not woven, since these are assembled through knots that are made in the body. I will also explain how to assemble the threads cut earlier, and then weave a festoon bed with the dyed threads. I will show you how to add the tubes of your choice, in my case, reed tubes, and I will finish by explaining how to close this part with a strip of festoon from end to end. ”
In this video lesson Daniela Chiñas addresses the topic: Assembly and beginning of knitting, which is part of the Domestika online course: Macramé with applications: mixed textile techniques. Dive into the world of macramé with , exploring various techniques and methods to work with different textures and designs..
Partial transcription of the video
“Ok, so now we are going to start assembling our fabric. and as we saw previously in the sketch, we need 30 four-meter threads, that here I already have them previously prepared. And we are going to start assembling as in the sample book, just right. So, we put the ends together to put the yarn exactly in the middle. We put in the middle part and adjust. They can start riding where it suits them best. Usually, it starts like in the middle part and I go to the sides, but just after mounting, we are going to make the festoon to accommodate the threads at a uniform distance from each other. Wha...”
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Course summary for: Macramé with applications: mixed textile techniques
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Decoration, DIY, Fiber Arts, Macramé, Punch Needle, Textile Design, Textile Dyeing, Weaving

Daniela Chiñas
A course by Daniela Chiñas
Daniela Chiñas is a renowned designer and textile artist from San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. She grew up in Oaxaca, where she was deeply influenced by the region's rich textile traditions.
Daniela has collaborated with well-known brands such as Adidas Mexico and has been involved in significant projects, including work for hotels and furniture franchises in Mexico.
Her artistic approach focuses on using natural materials and techniques that honor traditional craftsmanship, with a particular emphasis on macramé, weaving, and punch needle techniques.
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