100 Best Macrame Books of All Time

We've ranked the best macrame books using expert recommendations, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. At Shortform, we know books. Our book guides are the best in the world. Learn why.

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Macrame: The Craft of Creative Knotting for Your Home

Fanny Zedenius and Kim Lighbody

5.0
In recent months there has been an astonishing resurgence in the striking yet simple craft of macramé (first made popular in the 1970s). In Macramé, Fanny Zedenius offers a refreshing twist on the addictive craft. Beginning with the basics, she takes us through all the essentials: what you need to get started, a glossary covering 30 of the most popular knots, tips on how to create different patter
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Macrame Pattern Book: Includes Over 70 Knots and Small Repeat Patterns Plus Projects

Marchen Art

4.7
Learn how to make over seventy macramé knots and small repeat patterns, then use them to create a wide range of projects. Each knot is shown in a close-up photograph with clear step-by-step diagrams showing how they are tied. Starting with the basics, the knots progress on to more complicated and complex designs, but the clear diagrams make it a cinch to follow along. This invaluable guidebook cov
Macrame for Beginners and Beyond: 24 Easy Macrame Projects for Home and Garden book cover3

Macrame for Beginners and Beyond: 24 Easy Macrame Projects for Home and Garden

Amy Mullins

4.6
Discover a fresh, new take on the traditional craft of macrame, a craft that was incredibly popular in the seventies, and which is currently enjoying a renaissance. Macrame projects are the best way to bring the current trend for luxe, boho interiors into your home.

This title includes very on trend macrame projects for inside and outside the home. Choose from 12 different projects with an 'easy'
Macramé at Home: Add Boho-Chic Charm to Every Room with 20 Projects for Stunning Plant Hangers, Wall Art, Pillows and More book cover4

Macramé at Home: Add Boho-Chic Charm to Every Room with 20 Projects for Stunning Plant Hangers, Wall Art, Pillows and More

Natalie Ranae

4.5
Handmade Woven Art for Beginners & Beyond

Indulge your macramé obsession the fun way—by making it yourself! Macramé artist and teacher Natalie Ranae will guide you step by step to create stunning designer art pieces to adorn any space with boho vibes. From contemporary plant hangers to elegant wall hangings to practical home accents such as pillows, rugs and floor poufs, you’ll be amazed at how eas
The Knotting & Braiding Bible: The Complete Guide to Creative Knotting Including Kumihimo, Macrame and Plaiting book cover5

The Knotting & Braiding Bible: The Complete Guide to Creative Knotting Including Kumihimo, Macrame and Plaiting

Dorothy Wood

4.5
The most comprehensive guide to knotting and braiding techniques with literally hundreds of illustrated techniques from bestselling author and crafter, Dorothy Wood.

Ideal for both experienced makers as well as younger friendship bracelet makers, Dorothy shows you how to master hundreds of knotting and braiding techniques to create stunning jewelry and accessories.

Techniques cover kumihimo (braidin
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Create This Book 2

Moriah Elizabeth

4.5
With all the same fun and inspiration power as the original, Create This Book 2 includes a fresh set of 100 unique prompts designed to get your creativity flowing. Each prompt will get you thinking outside the box and making something amazing! Great for all ages and anyone who likes to get creative. Join the Create This Book online community. Check out Author, Moriah Elizabeth, on Youtube for idea
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Decorative Fusion Knots: A Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide to Unique and Unusual Ornamental Knots

J. D. Lenzen and Barry Mault

4.5
Respected internationally for his knotting skills and clear, concise video and book presentations, J. D. Lenzen shows how to tie knots like no others. Just as origami figurines are created through the merging of different folding techniques, he creates new knots by combining historical knot elements and new knotting techniques. The product of this intermingling is what he calls a fusion knot — a b
The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots: (over 5,000 copies sold) book cover8

The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots: (over 5,000 copies sold)

Geoffrey Budworth

4.5
From the co-founder of the International Guide of Knot Tyers, comes an oversize, easy-to follow guide perfect for sailers, campers, fishermen, climbers, and everyone else who might want or need to tie a solid, useful knot

This beautifully illustrated, full-color guide unties the mysteries of more than eighty knots. Using clear photographs and diagrams, as well as straightforward, easy-to-follow ins
Modern Macrame: 33 Stylish Projects for Your Handmade Home book cover9

Modern Macrame: 33 Stylish Projects for Your Handmade Home

Emily Katz

4.4
The ultimate guide to creating and styling modern macrame projects in the home from top creative tastemaker and sought-after macrame artist Emily Katz.

Macrame--the fine art of knotting--is an age-old craft that's undergoing a contemporary renaissance. At the heart of this resurgence is Emily Katz, a lifestyle icon and artist who teaches sold out macrame workshops around the world and creates swoon
My First Book of Knots: A Beginner's Picture Guide (180 color illustrations) book cover10

My First Book of Knots: A Beginner's Picture Guide (180 color illustrations)

Berndt Sundsten and Jan Jäger

4.4
A beginner’s guide to knot tying for both the child and the child at heart.

Knot tying might be an unusual, humble craft, but it is also one of the most useful and practical skills that continues to instruct and entertain people of all ages, whether child or adult. Specifically catered to the young at heart, this charming picture guidebook of knots will school your child, grandchild, godchild, and
Proknot Outdoor Knots book cover11

Proknot Outdoor Knots

John E. Sherry

4.4
12

Macramé for the Modern Home: 16 stunning projects using simple knots and natural dyes

Isabella Strambio

4.4
13

The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery

Mildred Graves Ryan

4.4

Here is the classic reference for all needleworkers, the one handy volume that covers all major types of stitchery and their techniques, tools, and materials. Over 1,400 detailed illustrations showcase every basic stitch or knot and its variations, and the more than 1,000 entries include bargello, crewel, crocheting, embroidering, knitting, macramé, needlepoint, rugmaking, sewing, and tatting. Fin
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Vogue Guide to Macrame

Vogue

4.4
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Bohemian Macramé: Unique Macramé Jewelry Projects

Gwenaël Petiot

4.4
From colorful statement necklaces and bracelets to anklets and cuffs adorned with beautiful beads and stones, the 20 stunning pieces in Bohemian Macramé may look complicated—but they actually have a surprisingly simple construction. Full-color step-by-step images and comprehensive instructions ensure that even first-time crafters of macramé jewelry will achieve impressive, attention-grabbing resul
16

Native funk & flash; an emerging folk art

Alexandra Jacopetti, Jerry Wainwright

4.4
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DIY Woven Art: Inspiration and Instruction for Handmade Wall Hangings, Rugs, Pillows and More!

Rachel Denbow

4.4
An alt twist on traditional wall hangings!

Get crafty with DIY Woven Art! These 14 fabulous fiber art projects--from colorful pillows and rugs to dramatic wall hangings--will add a pop to any room in your house. No loom? No worries. Rachel Denbow shows you how to fabricate 3 simple, portable looms.

DIY Woven Art also includes tips on customizing your designs and choosing the right fibers and embell
Paracord Fusion Ties: Straps, Slip Knots, Falls, Bars & Bundles book cover18

Paracord Fusion Ties: Straps, Slip Knots, Falls, Bars & Bundles

J.D. Lenzen

4.4
J.D. Lenzen is the creator of the highly acclaimed YouTube channel "Tying It All Together," and the producer of over 200 instructional videos. He's been formally recognized by the International Guild of Knot Tyers (IGKT) for his contributions to knotting, and is the originator of fusion knotting innovative knots created through the merging of different knot elements or knotting techniques. "Paraco
The Little Book of Incredibly Useful Knots: 200 Practical Knots for Sailors, Climbers, Campers Other Adventurers book cover19

The Little Book of Incredibly Useful Knots: 200 Practical Knots for Sailors, Climbers, Campers Other Adventurers

Geoffrey Budworth

4.3
Know-tying is an important skill, even essential if you are a boater, sailor, hiker, climber, or fishermen. Here in full color are the knots you need to know.

The fundamental skill of tying knots is useful in countless situations, both indoors and out. The Little Book of Incredibly Useful Knots teaches you which knot to choose and exactly how to tie it, whether you’re constructing a trout fly, repa
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Paracord Fusion Ties - Volume 2: Survival Ties, Pouches, Bars, Snake Knots, and Sinnets

J.D. Lenzen

4.3
Paracord Fusion Ties - Volume 2 (PFT-V2) is the second installment in the paracord fusion ties book series and another stunning achievement by author J.D. Lenzen. Like Paracord Fusion Ties - Volume 1, PFT-V2 reveals innovative and stylish ways of storing paracord for later use. So once again you'll find crisp, clear, full-color photographs (over 1,000 in all!), coupled with succinctly written, eas
Creative Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects: 16 Projects and a Dozen Techniques for Making Bowls, Totes, and More (Landauer) Take Your Skills to the Next Level while Creating Sustainable Handmade Gifts book cover21

Creative Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects: 16 Projects and a Dozen Techniques for Making Bowls, Totes, and More (Landauer) Take Your Skills to the Next Level while Creating Sustainable Handmade Gifts

Denise Haar

4.3

Take your rope sewing skills to the next level!16 unique rope sewing projects including bowls, baskets, a handbag, and a wine caddyFor all skill levels, projects vary in difficulty appealing to confident beginners, intermediate sewists, and experienced sewistsUse scrap or repurposed fabrics to create sustainable crafts that make great handmade giftsAuthor Denise Haar is a lifelong sewist, quilter,

Timeless Wire Weaving: The Complete Course book cover22

Timeless Wire Weaving: The Complete Course

Lisa Barth

4.3
Timeless Wire Weaving focuses on developing wirework skills through 13 projects using three classic wire weaving techniques: coiling, wrapping, and weaving. The projects are built around a focal cabochon and incorporate seed beads and crystals in imaginative ways. Designers learn to make the jewelry shown in the book, and they also use the techniques learned to create innovative jewelry pieces of
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Paracord Project Inspirations: Classic and Original Knots & Ties for Fundraising, Fashion, or Fun

J.D. Lenzen

4.3
Through crisp, clear, full-color photographs, PPI [Paracord Project Inspirations] presents detailed instructions for decorative knots, braids, bars, sinnets, falls, a coin wrap, globe know, and a variety of other never-before presented projects, geared to impress, inform, and inspire.--From back cover.
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Micro-Macram� Jewelry: Tips and Techniques for Knotting with Beads

Joan R. Babcock and Jeff W. Babcock

4.3
This informative guide teaches you the essential knots and techniques of Micro-Macrame and Cavandoli knotted jewelry. Clear step-by-step instructions along with useful tips will inspire the beginner as well as the more advanced knotter. Included are 10 great jewelry projects for earrings, bracelets, pins and necklaces. 80 pages with over 130 black and white detailed illustrations. Explore the poss
Friendship Bracelets: All Grown Up Hemp, Floss, and Other Boho Chic Designs to Make book cover25

Friendship Bracelets: All Grown Up Hemp, Floss, and Other Boho Chic Designs to Make

Suzanne McNeill

4.3
Add instant eco-chic street fashion to any outfit with boho bracelets! Get that trendy bohemian look with bountiful, bright colors on your arms and wrists. Inside you’ll find dozens of stylish designs and easy techniques for making beautiful bracelets with embroidery floss and hemp.

Friendship Bracelets All Grown-Up offers fresh ideas for expressing yourself with the texture and beauty of intricate
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Macrame 2: Accessories, Homewares & More – How to Take Your Knotting to the Next Level

Fanny Zedenius

4.3
Fanny Zedenius is back and ready to take your macramé further with 20 new projects that will take your knotting to the next level.

Beginning with the basics, Fanny will teach you 30 new knots and how to combine them, and inspiration on displaying your makes and the best way to calculate your rope lengths.

Macramé II, includes a stunning collection of advanced projects such as beautiful wall hanging
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75 Chinese, Celtic & Ornamental Knots: A Directory of Knots and Knotting Techniques Plus Exquisite Jewelry Projects to Make and Wear

Laura Williams and Elise Mann

4.3
Jewelry-makers will learn how to tie decorative knots from across the world with this stylish directory. Clear diagrams are teamed with step-by-step instructions to make tying 75 different knots simple. And each knot is graded so even complete beginners can get started right away.

A selection of projects allow readers to create beautiful and original jewelry. Combine ornamental knots with beads for
Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects: 16 Home Accessories to Make with a Simple Stitch (Landauer) Learn the Craft of Sewing with Rope - Create Durable and Decorative Bags, Bowls, Baskets, Trivets, and More book cover28

Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects: 16 Home Accessories to Make with a Simple Stitch (Landauer) Learn the Craft of Sewing with Rope - Create Durable and Decorative Bags, Bowls, Baskets, Trivets, and More

Katherine Lile

4.3

Learn the fun and easy craft of rope sewing!Scrap-friendly craft of sewing with rope is easy to learn and exciting to experiment with16 projects for durable and decorative bags, bowls, baskets, coasters, and other accessories and home décor itemsStep-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and helpful tips throughout to ensure successBeginner-friendly tutorials on rope sewing basics, how t

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Practical Macrame

Eugene Andes

4.3
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Micro-Macrame: 30 Beaded Designs for Jewelry Using Crystals and Cords

Annika deGroot

4.3
Macramé has reemerged with a gorgeous new twist. Evocative of the Victorian-era macramé lace that decorated fashionable women's shawls and purses this accessible new book updates the art of macramé lace with a range of stunning beaded jewelry designs. Beautiful and infinitely versatile, Micro-Macrame shows jewelry makers how to capture the allure of this classic craft by combining it with beads to
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More Macrame

Notebooks For Fun Publishing

4.3
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Beaded Macrame Jewelry: Stylish Designs, Exciting New Materials

Sherri Haab

4.3
Macramé. Just the word summons up images of hideous 1960s atrocities designed to hang plants. But what was good about macramé in the 1960s is still what’s good about macramé: It’s easy, it’s fun, everybody can do it. And now everybody can get great results, making gorgeous jewelry that’s sure to astonish anyone born before the Reagan era. Best-selling author Sherri Haab takes a completely fresh lo
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Micro-Macrame Jewelry II: Artful Designs for the Adventurous Knotter

Joan R Babcock and Jeff Babcock

4.2
12 elegant new designs for the intermediate knotter. In this follow-up to her original book; Micro-Macrame Jewelry: Tips and Techniques for Knotting with Beads, Joan leads you on an exploration of innovative design techniques that will inspire you while advancing your knotting skills. With clear, detailed instructions and over 350 step by step photos, these beautiful and sophisticated designs are
Chinese, Celtic & Ornamental Knots for Beaded Jewellery book cover34

Chinese, Celtic & Ornamental Knots for Beaded Jewellery

Suzen Millodot

4.2
"More than 40 projects in contemporary and traditional styles; over 30 knots, complete with diagrams; more than 500 step-by-step photographs"--P. [4] of cover.
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Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry: Photographs of Beautiful Contemporary Beadwork

Ray Hemachandra

4.2
Today, a large community of highly skilled beaders creates work that's every bit as much art as craft. This gorgeous book showcases 500 images of the world's best contemporary beaded jewelry, produced by 275 artists whose work is notable for exceptional technical expertise, innovative combinations, and sheer beauty. Beaders of all levels will find much to admire--and inspire--in these pages.


The ex
Paracord!: How to Make the Best Bracelets, Lanyards, Key Chains, Buckles, and More book cover36

Paracord!: How to Make the Best Bracelets, Lanyards, Key Chains, Buckles, and More

Todd Mikkelsen

4.2
In Paracord!, you'll find step-by-step instructions to take you through every project. Each step is accompanied by a color photo that clearly illustrates the process.

Todd Mikkelsen's Paracord! offers a diverse collection of projects that utilize parachute cords—known around the world as paracord. Used by paratroopers and other military personnel during World War II, this lightweight nylon rope is
Crochet for Beginners: Step-by-Step Instructions and Patterns book cover37

Crochet for Beginners: Step-by-Step Instructions and Patterns

Publications International Ltd.

4.2

Get hooked on crochet with this complete guide for beginners!First, discover all the tools and materials you'll need to start crocheting, including hook sizes and yarn weight guidelines.Next, learn basic crochet techniques and stitches with easy step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs. You'll also learn how to crochet rounds, add new yarn, fasten off, and join pieces together.Then,

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The Craft of Macrame

Helene Bress

4.2
The Field Guide to Knots: How to Identify, Tie, and Untie Over 80 Essential Knots for Outdoor Pursuits book cover39

The Field Guide to Knots: How to Identify, Tie, and Untie Over 80 Essential Knots for Outdoor Pursuits

Bob Holtzman

4.2
A Fasten-ating Guide to Knots for Every Adventure!

The perfect knot can make any job quicker, easier, and safer—whether you need to build a shelter, tether a horse, rappel down a cliff, or moor a boat. In The Field Guide to Knots, veteran outdoorsman Bob Holtzman helps you:
Select and tie the right knot for any task
Identify and untie existing knots
Choose and maintain your rope, and more!
With more t
My Knitting Advent Calendar: 24 Days of Knitting Trivia, Puzzles, Humor, and a Special Holiday Project – The Perfect Christmas Gift for Knitters book cover40

My Knitting Advent Calendar: 24 Days of Knitting Trivia, Puzzles, Humor, and a Special Holiday Project – The Perfect Christmas Gift for Knitters

Susanne Collins

4.2

24 Days. 24 Cozy Knitting Moments. A New Surprise Every Day.The days are getting shorter, the evenings cozier—and your knitting needles are never far away.My Knitting Advent Calendar turns the countdown to Christmas into 24 little moments made especially for knitters. From December 1st through Christmas Eve, each day brings something different: puzzles to solve, fun quizzes, fascinating knitting f

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Braiding Manes and Tails: A Visual Guide to 30 Basic Braids

Charni Lewis

4.2
Give your horse a gorgeous look! Charni Lewis provides step-by-step instructions for 30 mane and tail braids for both casual outings and specialized events of all riding styles. Full-color photographs and detailed illustrations bring every twist and turn to life, while also clearly demonstrating proper hand positioning. Get inspired and experiment with a Scalloped mane braid or a Four-Strand Weave
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Macrame Boutique: Everything From Plant Hangers to a Bird Cage (Contains 13 Projects, Detailed Instructions, Diagrams, 7110)

Mickey Baskett

4.2
The Macrame Bible: The complete reference guide to macrame knots, patterns, motifs and more book cover43

The Macrame Bible: The complete reference guide to macrame knots, patterns, motifs and more

Robyn Gough

4.2

A comprehensive guide to modern macramé with illustrated instructions for the fundamental techniques, popular knots and knot patterns, plus a wide range of step-by-step projects.This deep dive into macramé includes all the classic macramé knots, motifs and patterns as well as more contemporary designs such as leaves, wings and more. Packed with illustrated instructions, you'll master the skills, d

Year of Knots: Modern Projects, Inspiration, and Creative Reinvention book cover44

Year of Knots: Modern Projects, Inspiration, and Creative Reinvention

Windy Chien

4.2
Instructions and projects that celebrate the diverse beauty and creative possibilities of macramé and knots

Every day for a year, artist Windy Chien learned to tie a new kind of knot and then shared the results on Instagram—revolutionizing knot art and reinventing her life and career in the process. In The Year of Knots, Chien describes how her knot-making project led her on a path of discovery.
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Knot It!: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering 100 Essential Outdoor and Fishing Knots

John Sherry

4.2
Master 100 essential outdoor knots with help from John Sherry, the world's leading knot-tying educator! Based on the wildly successful Pro-Knot cards and Sherry's own NetKnots.com website, Knot It! is an unprecedented resource for novices and masters alike. Full-color pages clearly illustrate knot-tying instructions for 100 must-learn knots, plus clever uses and other essential information. The ha
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Marine Knots: How to Tie 40 Essential Knots: Waterproof Cover and Detachable Rope

Patrick Moreau

4.2
Waterproof Cover and Detachable Practice Rope

Packed with helpful step-by-step instructions and beautifully detailed illustrations, Marine Knots includes forty different knots every water sportsperson—including sailors, motor boat enthusiasts, waterskiers, paddle boarders, kayakers, canoers, and more need to practice their craft or hobby safely and confidently. With Marine Knots, you’ll learn how t
Learn How To Make Micro Macrame Jewelry - Volume 1 book cover47

Learn How To Make Micro Macrame Jewelry - Volume 1

Kelsy Eason

4.2
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Macramè: Instructions of How to Make Plant Hanger and Different Knots to Decor your Home. Modern Macramè Projects, Tips and Tricks Illustrated in an Easy, Simple Way. (Includes 20 Crochet Patterns)

Modern Knitting Academy

4.2
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How to Tie 25 Essential Knots

Mandy Clinnch

4.2
Foundations of Rope Bondage: A Fun and Friendly Introduction to Rope Fundamentals book cover50

Foundations of Rope Bondage: A Fun and Friendly Introduction to Rope Fundamentals

Lazarus Redmayne

4.2
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Macramé - Creative Design in Knotting

Dona Z. Meilach

4.2
The most complete, definitive book, on a craft gaining amazing popularity throughout the country, provides everything the novice or expert needs to know about one of the world's oldest and most satisfying art forms. It is clearly written, extensively illustrated and will delight all arts-and-crafts buffs, serious artists, hobbyists, teachers, students, and home decorators.
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Making Beautiful Hemp Bead Jewelry

Mickey Baskett

4.2
“Directions, all shown in color, are clear and simple, and the knotting pattern is shown in a schematic diagram. ...There are styles here to please all ages and tastes. A wide variety of closure options are also shown. I particularly like several of the lacy necklaces, the watch strap, and the amulet pouch.”—Bead & Button. “All ages will enjoy the projects, teens to those of us who remember macram
The Arts of the Sailor book cover53

The Arts of the Sailor

Hervey Garrett Smith

4.2
2012 Reprint of 1953 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Illustrated Edition. A maritime expert offers boating and yachting enthusiasts a complete course in rigging, working, and maintaining a ship. The perfect shipboard reference, this volume is packed with useful "hands-on" information: sailor's tools, basic knots, and useful hitche
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Knots: The Complete Visual Guide

Des Pawson

4.2
With step-by-step color photographs, the highly visual Knots: The Complete Visual Guide is a clear, comprehensive, and practical guide to tying more than 100 knots. From choosing, using, and maintaining ropes, to learning about the different families of knots — from stopper knots; binding knots; bends; hitches; loops; plaits and sennits; and splices and whippings — Knots: The Complete Visual Guide
Girl Scouts Handbook: The Original 1913 Edition book cover55

Girl Scouts Handbook: The Original 1913 Edition

W. J. Hoxie

4.1
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Treasury of Christmas Crafts & Foods (Better Homes and Gardens)

Joan Cravens, Judith Veeder, George De Gennaro, William Hopkins

4.1
Every family album has pictures that bring back warm memories of loved ones and friends celebrating Christmas in their special way. To help create your own Christmas traditions, fun, and festivities, we give you this treasure house of ideas. In it are Christmas ornaments, decorations, playthings and gifts. All will help make this Christmas the happiest one for you, your family, and your friends.
Paracord Outdoor Gear Projects: Simple Instructions for Survival Bracelets and Other DIY Projects book cover57

Paracord Outdoor Gear Projects: Simple Instructions for Survival Bracelets and Other DIY Projects

Pepperell Company

4.1
Discover how to use versatile paracord to create attractive and useful survival bracelets, lanyards, straps, wraps. keychains, and more. This book offers easy projects for making outdoor gear, plus practical advice on tools and materials. Perfect for the beginning paracordist, it takes you step by step through all the knots and wraps you need to know.
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Chinese Knots for Beaded Jewellery

Suzen Millodot

4.1
Simple knotted necklaces look elegant and stylish when combined with beautiful ceramic, metal or wooden beads. Just one knot with several semi-precious beads is stunning. Matching bracelets catch the eye and can be worn on any occasion. Once the techniques are mastered, designs can be as extravagent, or as simple as you want - no specialist equipment is required and no special skills. The techniqu
Leather Bracelets: Step-By-Step Instructions for 33 Leather Cuffs, Bracelets and Bangles with Knots, Beads, Buttons and Charms book cover59

Leather Bracelets: Step-By-Step Instructions for 33 Leather Cuffs, Bracelets and Bangles with Knots, Beads, Buttons and Charms

Nihon Vogue-Sha

4.1
Easy-to-make designs for 33 chic leather bracelets Make the most of one of today's hottest jewelry trends with Leather Bracelets, a collection of 33 beautiful beaded, knotted, and braided accessories that would be at home on the shelves of the most stylish designer boutiques. Gorgeous worn alone but even more stylish stacked, these bracelets can be made with readily available leather cord and find
Knots: The Complete Visual Guide book cover60

Knots: The Complete Visual Guide

DK

4.1
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The McCall's Book of Handcrafts

Nanina Comstock

4.1
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Twist, Turn & Tie 50 Japanese Kumihimo Braids: A Beginner's Guide to Making Braids for Beautiful Cord Jewelry

Beth Kemp

4.1
The traditional Japanese art of cord braiding--known as kumihimo-- has been around for centuries. The technique, which uses a loom and several strands of silk thread, was once used to create the strong, slender cords that reinforced samurai warrior armor. Today, it is primarily used to make beautiful, color-drenched cords for jewelry and other decorative items. In "Twist, Turn, & Tie 50 Japanese K
Know Your Knots: Learn the best knots for outdoor adventures - 30 cards and 2 ropes book cover63

Know Your Knots: Learn the best knots for outdoor adventures - 30 cards and 2 ropes

Nico Mascellaro

4.1

Head to the woods and hang up your hammock in style, once you know your knots! A practical knot-tying kit with 30 easy-to-learn knot instruction cards.Including two practice ropes, each 2ft long and 5/16 in. in diameter.Organized by best use: Find out which knot to use to moor a boat, secure a hammock, make a raft, and many more.The perfect gift for outdoor enthusiasts, knot improvers and complete

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The Macrame Book

Helene Bress

4.1
Originally published in hardcover in 1972 by Scribners, the most comprehensive of all macrame books is now available in a full color paperback edition. Macrame is experiencing a resurgence in the crafts field and this book contains hundred of clear and easy-to-follow diagrams for the novice and the macrame expert alike.
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Crafts and hobbies

Reader's Digest

4.1
An exceptional instruction book of over 40 crafts explained in detail -- leatherworking, candlemaking, basketry, stained glass, origami, quiltmaking, woodworking, winemaking, book-binding, and much more. Also includes specific projects for most of the crafts.
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Micro Macramé Basics & Beyond: Knotted Jewelry with Beads

Raquel Cruz

4.1
Micro macramé is the technique of making tiny knots with cords that are much thinner than those used in the traditional macramé art of the ‘60s and ‘70s. With 15 projects, this book turns any novice jewelry maker into a master of this emerging technique. Many of the projects are bracelets, which are popular and quick to work up, but this illustrated guide also includes a variety of necklaces and o
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Weaving Within Reach: Beautiful Woven Projects by Hand or by Loom

Anne Weil

4.1
Modern weaving projects like you've never seen--within easy reach of anyone.



Weaving is a satisfying hobby for making home or clothing accessories that look plucked from your favorite stores. Here are Pinterest-worthy projects for creating earrings, clutches, pillows, wall hangings, and more, all organized by skill level. From complete beginner to intermediate, Weaving Within Reach allows you to c
The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo: Techniques, Patterns and Projects to Learn How to Braid book cover68

The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo: Techniques, Patterns and Projects to Learn How to Braid

Dorothy Wood

4.1

The renowned jewelry crafter teaches readers how to make beautiful creations using the traditional Japanese braiding technique of Kumihimo.Kumihimo is the centuries-old Japanese artform of creating elegant braids using intricate and beautiful patterns and designs. These braids are then fashioned into all kinds of objects, such as bracelets, necklaces and more. This illustrated guide features step-

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Macrame: A Golden hands pattern book

Random House

4.1
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Wired Micro-Macram� Jewelry: Enhancing Fiber Designs with Wire

Joan R. Babcock, Jeff W. Babcock

4.1
Discover the exciting design possibilities of fiber & wire! Intermediate level micro-macram� jewelry projects that take you beyond the basics and show you ways to use simple wirework components to shape, support and enhance your designs. Clear and comprehensive step by step pictures and instructions introduce you to new techniques while exploring a new dimension of micro-macram� jewelry design.
Wrapping with Fabric: Your Complete Guide to Furoshiki-The Japanese Art of Wrapping book cover71

Wrapping with Fabric: Your Complete Guide to Furoshiki-The Japanese Art of Wrapping

Etsuko Yamada, Kanji Okamoto

4.1
Wrap anything from a wine bottle to a yoga mat with this practical Japanese fabric-wrapping book.

Long before today's eco-friendly philosophy of "reduce, reuse, recycle" entered America's collective consciousness, furoshiki—the Japanese method of wrapping things with fabric—flourished as a time-honored and practical art form. In Wrapping With Fabric, Etsuko Yamada—born into a long-line of furoshiki
The Beginner's Guide to Friendship Bracelets: Essential Lessons for Creating Stylish Designs to Wear and Give book cover72

The Beginner's Guide to Friendship Bracelets: Essential Lessons for Creating Stylish Designs to Wear and Give

Masha Knots

4.1

Celebrate your relationships and express your style with the Beginner's Guide to Friendship Bracelets! Whether celebrating a long-distance friendship or attending a Taylor Swift concert, friendship bracelets are the ultimate giftable accessory. Author Masha Knots has amassed a following online for her colorful, creative designs. Now, this guide to friendship bracelets she is sharing all her tips a

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Knots: An Illustrated Practical Guide to the Essential Knot Types and Their Uses

Andrew Adamides

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Know the right knot for every situation! Whether you’re tethering a canoe, hitching a horse, trying your hand at rock climbing, or just want to pick up a new skill, this conveniently-sized illustrated guide has everything you need to get started. Learn knots from the Monkey Fist to the Hunter’s Bend as Andrew Adamides uses clear text and over 200 detailed illustrations to teach a complete arsenal
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Macrame Fashion Accessories & Jewelry

Sylvie Hooghe, LLC Omicron Language Solutions

4.1
Create your own fashion accessories and jewelry through 20 DIY macrame projects. Illustrated step-by-step directions for projects at three different skill levels will guide you through the making of your own unique scarves, handbags, belts, decorative embellishments, and jewelry, including bracelets and necklaces. Give your designs a unique, personal style by choosing from a wide variety of materi
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A Gallery of KNOTS!: A Beginner's How-to Guide (Tiger Road Crafts Book 10)

Tara Cousins

4.1
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Norwegian Patterns for Knitting: Classic Sweaters, Hats, Vests, and Mittens

Mette N Handberg

4.1
Refreshing and crisp, more than 20 knitting projects fill this volume, inspired by traditional Norwegian garments. Suited for an active lifestyle, these innovative patterns include a variety of options such as classy vests, beautiful jackets, warm mittens, and stylish hats. Included with each individual project are inspirational photographs, step-by-step instructions, design templates, and pattern
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Beads and Threads: A New Technique for Fiber Jewelry

Helen Banes, Diane Fitzgerald

4.1
By following the instructions in this book, you can make beautiful and unique neckpieces--truly wearable art! Illustrated with stunning examples, it includes instructions for nineteen projects made with inexpensive and portable materials. [crafts]
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Macrame Techniques And Projects

Sunset Book Editors, Alyson Smith Gonsalves, Nancy Lawton

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Beaded Jewelry (Storey Basics)

Carson Eddy, Rachael Evans, Kate Feld

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Get all knotted up! This fun guide has all the information you need to make your own jewelry using knotting techniques. You’ll learn how to evaluate, select, and care for pearls and gemstones; how to select findings and tools; the pros and cons of different stringing materials; and much more. Clear step-by-step, fully illustrated instructions show you exactly how to knot between beads and attach v

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Learn How To Make Micro Macrame Jewelry - Volume 3

Kelsy Easo

4.1
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Micro Macrame Jewellery

Suzen Millodot

4.1
An up to date look at macrame techniques which offers crafters and jewellery makers fresh, inspirational ideas and takes an exciting look at a traditional craft.
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Hemp Happy Jewelry

Janie Ray, Vicki Montgomery

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Learn the basic knots to create fun jewelry with hemp cord... necklaces, bracelets & key chains. Fun to give and wear! 31 Fun jewelry items to make and wear today! Step-by-Step instructions using inexpensive, natural hemp. No experience needed for great results.

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Finger Knitting Fun: 28 Cute, Clever, and Creative Projects for Kids

Vickie Howell

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Knitting without needles is the perfect yarn craft project for kids. Finger Knitting Fun: 28 Cute, Clever, and Creative Projects for Kids is packed with instructions for creating imaginative jewelry, unique accessories, trendy room décor items, and more.

Renowned knitter and DIY expert Vickie Howell starts with easy finger knitting basics and techniques, then offers finger knitting projects galore
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The Useful Knots Book: How to Tie the 25+ Most Practical Knots (Escape, Evasion and Survival Book 3)

Sam Fury

4.1
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How to Make 50 Fabulous Kumihimo Braids: A Beginner's Guide to Making Flat Braids for Beautiful Cord Jewelry and Fashion Accessories

Beth Kemp

4.0
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Macrame Hangers For Small Spaces

Craft Course

4.0
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Macramé 2 - Leisure Crafts 36

Graham Percy and Roz Denny

4.0
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Paracord 101: A Beginner's Guide

Todd Mikkelsen

4.0
Paracord 101, 3rd Edition, has 18 Chapters dedicated to teaching the beginner how to make several buckle and sinnet style bracelets. The pictures in this book are a guide on how to knot and weave paracord. From easy to advanced projects, the reader will learn techniques to make paracord a hobby to enjoy or start a business.
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Learn How To Make Micro Macrame Jewelry - Volume 2 - Intermediate/Advanced

Kelsy Easo

4.0
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Parachute Cord Craft: Quick and Simple Instructions for 22 Cool Projects

Pepperell Braiding Company

4.0
Originally developed for parachute suspension lines during World War II, durable lightweight paracord has even been used by Space Shuttle astronauts to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. You can weave and braid this versatile cord in an array of fashion colors to create attractive and useful accessories. Paracord Craft ties everything together, with 22 clever projects and step-by-step instructions
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Chinese Knotting: Creative Designs that are Easy and Fun!

Lydia Chen

4.0
Knotting, "the joining of two cords," is an old and revered art form in China and an integral part of Chinese life. Since ancient times, Chinese knots have been used for a variety of practical and decorative purposes: to record events, aid in fishing and hunting, wrap and tie items, embellish personal attire, jewelry, fashion, ornament other works of art, and communicate. The intricate knot work a
Finger Strings: A Book of Cat's Cradles and String Figures book cover92

Finger Strings: A Book of Cat's Cradles and String Figures

Michael Taylor

4.0
Finger string games are a wonderful opportunity for today's children to practice meaningful movement, explore space, interact with others, and exercise their creative spirits. They are also great fun!

String games can be especially useful to children who struggle at school or are dyslexic, and for those who are learning the concepts of "left and right" and "up and down." Finger Strings contains g
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Do Your Own Thing With Macrame

LURA LABARGE

4.0
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Macrame - The Craft of Knotting

Jacqueline Short

4.0
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Mod Knots: Creating Jewelry & Accessories with Macrame

Cathi Milligan

4.0
Yes, it's macrame!

Creating fabulous jewelry, accessories and even clothing is fantastically easy with macrame. Yes, macrame. The art of knotting is oh-so simple. And oh-so fun, too. Whether you're a first time knotter or a pro at the craft, you'll love the fresh spin that "Mod Knots" puts on the traditional craft of macrame.

Inside you'll learn step by step the basic techniques of macrame as well a
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Macrame for Home Decor: 40 Stunning Projects for Stylish Decorating

Samantha Grenier

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Macram' for Home Decor shows how easy it is to make upscale, modern home d'cor using natural macram' craft cords. Readers will discover the 12 essential knots they need to create gorgeous macram'. 40 stylish projects range in skill levels from easy to advanced, so there's something here for everyone. This book is filled with cool, contemporary ideas for rugs, throws, coverlets, room dividers, boho
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Leatherwork For Beginners: Your Practical Guide To Leathercrafting

Wayne Mount

4.0
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Paracord bracelet instructions: Popular bracelets explained

Marko Gorc

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Macrame (Crafts for Today)

Mary Walker Phillips

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Splicing Modern Ropes: A Practical Handbook

Jan-Willem Polman

4.0
The time when every vessel going to sea made use of three-strand rope has gone. Still, splicing that type of rope and cord is relatively straightforward. Nowadays the most common type of rope used on board yachts, dinghies, motorboats, working boats, and ferries is braided rope. Few people have the knowledge to splice it, or even know where to start.

Splicing Modern Ropes: A Practical Handbook is