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Macramé for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners to Practice Macramé Illustrated Projects and Patterns for Home and Garden. Discover t
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Series: Macramé, Book 1
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ISBN13: 9781914167782
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: Nov 16 2020
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
You undoubtedly saw it on Facebook or on the Internet: knotted shapes cascading through a swath of nubby textures. Well, we're talking about Macramé! But what is this fascinating art and from where it comes?
It is believed that it started with the Arab weavers in the western hemisphere in the 13th century. The decorative fronts were made with the excess of wool and fibers on the ends of hand-held blankets, veils and chamois.
What I consider to be fascinating is that this art became famous thanks to the sailors. They were credited with expanding it through the ports they stopped into different countries. They carved knives, bottles and other things on the ship and used them in exchange of something that they wanted or needed when they landed. Around the 19th century, even sailors rendered ceilings and hammocks with a process called line knotting.
However, the main characteristic of Macramé is its practicality. And if you want to know more about it and how you can start with the first projects, you are in the right place!
Macramé is a technique or method of manufacturing a textile which uses many knots to shape a piece of basic forms and functions. Each knot can be created with your hands and no tools other than a mounting ring are required to keep the item in place.
To be known as a Macramé, the module should include at least one Macramé knot. In most cases, Macramé projects with several knots are split together. In other instances, Macramé components can be paired with other techniques such as weaving or knitting.
Cotton twine, cotton, cloth, or nylon are commonly used in Macramé. While variations exist, the primary knots are the square knot, full hitch and double hitch. Jewelry is often made as knots and is mixed with crystals, rocks, rings or gemstones. You will note that they are made using Macramé when you look at most of the friendship bracelets worn by school children.
The goal of this book is simple: teaching you all the basic things you need to know about Macramé in the most simple and effective way. You will learn:
- What are the origins of macramé and a brief history of this unique and fascinating art
- What are the exact terminologies and most common materials used in macramé
- 6 macramé beautiful patterns that you can create immediately
- All the secrets about macramé knots, with special tips and tricks to make them quickly
- 7 macramé projects on which you can start working to give that stylish touch to your home or garden
- How to read and follow simple patterns and designs
- 5 basic techniques of knitting
- And much more!
Where most books about Macramé will only focus on the square knot, the double hitch and basic patterns, this book will teach you how to do so much more than that. What sets this book apart is that it teaches you more than just the Macramé patterns you should know as a beginner. It also incorporates things like Macramé curtains, feathers and keychains.
Macramé for Beginners takes the time to explain how to get plenty of entertainment and add something unique to your design aesthetic. It will make you fall in love with this beloved artform and help you relax and make beautiful products for your home, office, or to give as gifts to your loved ones over the holidays or for any celebration.
Do yourself a favor: spread all around your endless creativity and make something beautiful today by reading this book and teaching yourself as much as you possibly can.
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