In week two of learning about macrame, I figured out I need more string/rope than I think I need, because the ins, outs and arounds of knotting take a lot more than a straight line. My practice piece could barely do two knots before I ran out of working room. My daughter makes knotted necklaces. “I usually start with a piece this long,” she said, holding her hands out wide (about 5 feet). Oops.
I also learned there are some cool things you can make with this art, from wall hangings to lanyards to nets. Like any other skill, it will take time to learn. The books I have checked out have excellent step by step pictures. I have figured out the square knot and the half knot. When I flipped to the back of the book, I felt intimidated with the larger pieces.
Macrame ticks a lot of the boxes for what I am looking for in a hobby. It can be done sitting down (at least for smaller things), you can watch tv or listen to something while doing it, it has some soothing repetition, and you can see results pretty quickly.I have a plant hanger pattern and optimism that I can do it by the end of the month- I’ll let you know how that goes!
Here’s an example of the beautiful macrame jewelry my daughter does. Like all of her crafts, she does it her own way and makes her own patterns.
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