Macrame for beginners

Overview

“I will teach you how to knot the second top part of our placemat using alternating square knots. I'll show you how to skip cords and then tying alternating square knots in specific sections, creating a triangle shape in the middle of the design. Also, you'll notice that by skipping more cords, the triangle in the center expands, forming the foundation for the placemat’s intricate pattern. Though the technique is repetitive, it’s an effective way to create space and structure in your work. ”

In this video lesson Nghi Ho (Miss Knottie Macrame) addresses the topic: Knotting the Second Top Part of the Placemat, which is part of the Domestika online course: Macrame for beginners. Learn basic macramé knots to create unique and personalized home decor..

Partial transcription of the video

“Hi everyone! In this lesson, I will teach you how to knot the second top part of our placemat. First, we will skip 2 cords in the beginning, and then we're going to tie 6 alternating square knots. And after that, we're going to skip 4 cords in the middle. Next, we're going to tie another 6 alternating square knots in the end. For the next row, we're going to tie 6 alternating square knots in the beginning, then we're going to skip 8 cords in the middle. After that, we're going to tie another 6 alternating square knots in the end. For the row under this one, we skip 2 cords in the beginning,...”

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Course summary for: Macrame for beginners

• Level: Beginner
• 50% positive reviews (2)
• 365 students
• 5 units
• 17 lessons (2h 34m)
• 6 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Macramé