100 Best Macrame Books of All Time
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Macrame Pattern Book: Includes Over 70 Knots and Small Repeat Patterns Plus Projects
3Macrame for Beginners and Beyond: 24 Easy Macrame Projects for Home and Garden
This title includes very on trend macrame projects for inside and outside the home. Choose from 12 different projects with an 'easy' and 'more advanced' version for each so you can develop your skills as you go.
Learn all the basic macram' knots with the knot tutorial library so you can get started with your favourite projects straight away, whether it's the ubiquitous hanging plant holder or a stunning statement arch for the garden or a doorway.
4Macramé at Home: Add Boho-Chic Charm to Every Room with 20 Projects for Stunning Plant Hangers, Wall Art, Pillows and More
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 easy it is to get an impressive result with your very first project.
All of the twenty projects include detailed photos and instructions for every step, and each project features a variation at the end that changes the look, for a total of forty potential designs. Featuring a practical guide to common knots and patterns, no other DIY macramé book offers this much variety and instruction for designer pieces. Natalie provides you the knowledge and skills to recreate her pieces exactly as shown, or confidently branch off with your own design. With such beautiful inspiration at your fingertips, the only limit is your imagination.
5The Knotting & Braiding Bible: The Complete Guide to Creative Knotting Including Kumihimo, Macrame and Plaiting
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 (braiding), plaiting, knotting (including macrame) and fusion, with techniques for adding beads, using different cords/wire and attaching findings.
Easy to follow step-by-step instruction and photography will help you to learn each of the different techniques.
Choose from a selection of project ideas to refine your new skills including jewelry, accessories and home decor to create beautiful gifts and home decorations.
Create This Book 2
Decorative Fusion Knots: A Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide to Unique and Unusual Ornamental Knots
8The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots: (over 5,000 copies sold)
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 instructions, any reader can master knots for fishing, boating, climbing, crafts, and household uses.
Climbers will feel safer knowing they have tied the perfect Water or Tape knot. Home decorators will enjoy trying their hand at the beautiful and elaborate Chinese Cloverleaf. Fishermen will fight big fish with more confidence.
Filled with fascinating knot lore, The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots is perfect for anyone wishing to learn advanced knotting techniques for any purpose at all. Featuring illustrations throughout, sections include:
Overhand knots
Figure of eight knots
Bowlines and sheet bends
Crossing knots
And other useful knots
Whether for practical use or just for fun, this is a great place to start knotting—so grab a piece of rope, sit back, and enjoy!
9Modern Macrame: 33 Stylish Projects for Your Handmade Home
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-worthy aspirational interiors with her custom hand-knotted pieces. Modern Macrame is a stylish, contemporary guide to the traditional art and craft of macrame, including 33 projects, from driftwood wall art and bohemian light fixtures to macrame rugs and headboards. The projects are showcased in easy to follow and photogenic project layouts, guiding both the novice and the more experienced crafter in a highly achievable way. Included with every project are thoughtful lifestyle tips showing how macrame can provide the perfect finishing touch for the modern, well-designed home--whether it's a hundred-year-old farmhouse, a sophisticated loft, or a cozy but stylish rental.
10My First Book of Knots: A Beginner's Picture Guide (180 color illustrations)
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 perhaps even yourself in the valuable art of knot tying.
While knots may not be easy to learn, My First Book of Knots simplifies the craft and brings the reader into the world of knots through beautiful, detailed illustrations. Learn how to secure knots for use in outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, ranching, farming, and many more. You will learn how Santa Claus ties up his sack of presents, or how to tie a knot that will help you lift heavy objects. Each knot is illustrated step-by-step, with clear, engaging instructions. Wow your friends with a double figure eight bend, or save the day with a square knot.
My First Book of Knots is a landmark gift that will impact children (and craft-loving adults) with hours of fun and a lifetime of skills. Create memories and embark on the journey of knot tying together.
11Proknot Outdoor Knots
Macramé for the Modern Home: 16 stunning projects using simple knots and natural dyes
The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery
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. Find out how to crochet fringe and hairpin lace; do beadwork, candlewicking, gros point, and other forms of embroidery; knit Fair Isle, Scandinavian, and Shetland styles; create appliqué patchwork by hand or machine; and braid, knot, and hook a range of rugs. For every mode of stitchery, there's a list of common abbreviations used in pattern instructions and a detailed summary of designs.
Vogue Guide to Macrame
Bohemian Macramé: Unique Macramé Jewelry Projects
Native funk & flash; an emerging folk art
DIY Woven Art: Inspiration and Instruction for Handmade Wall Hangings, Rugs, Pillows and More!
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 embellishments for each project--basically, everything you need to know to create these gorgeous projects from start to finish. Happy weaving!
18Paracord Fusion Ties: Straps, Slip Knots, Falls, Bars & Bundles
19The Little Book of Incredibly Useful Knots: 200 Practical Knots for Sailors, Climbers, Campers Other Adventurers
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, repairing a hammock, mooring a boat, securing a load to a car roof rack, or engaging in a rescue or survival situation.
Compiled and written by two experts on the subject, this is an invaluable manual that explains through clear line diagrams and step-by-step descriptions how to tie more than two hundred practical knots, grouped by construction and tying method. Every entry contains a brief introduction to the history and development of the knot, its alternative names, and information on its uses and special features. Types of knots detailed include:
Wagoner’s hitch
Englishman’s loop
Scaffold knot
Cordelette anchor
Trident loop
Lobster buoy hitch
The book also contains a comprehensive glossary of terms to guide you through the complexities of different rope types. It helps you choose the right rope for every task.
Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Paracord Fusion Ties - Volume 2: Survival Ties, Pouches, Bars, Snake Knots, and Sinnets
Primarily designed to provide survival and/or tactical advantages, practical paracord objects are in themselves useful. That is, they provide benefits to those who tie them, in real time; as opposed to when they’re unraveled and the cord within them used. Examples of the practical paracord objects in PFT-V2 include: Bush Sandals, Emergency Snow Goggles, No-Slip Machete Grip, Single-Cord Rock Sling, and more; including pouches, baskets, secret compartment fobs, and tactical ties.
Featuring instructions for 36 awe-inspiring paracord designs (35 book ties plus an eBook Bonus Tie!), PFT-V2 is an epic step forward in the craft of fusion knotting and a must have book for anyone serious about learning paracord ties!
21Creative 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
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, and embroiderer, specializing in rope sewingEver wanted to turn your sewing habit into something even more substantial? Creative Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects is the perfect companion!Inside this book, author Denise Haar shares the lessons that have filled her rope sewing classes with eager students, putting together 16 distinct projects — unique bowls, a lidded basket, a wine caddy, and even a fabulous satchel purse — to bring your sewing to the next level.Projects include:Beginning Rope BowlFloral Medallion BowlCoffee Pod Basket with Fitted LidOval Kaffe Fassett Fabric Basket with Agate StoneBeaded Scalloped-Edge BowlPoly Rope Plant Basket with Beach ShellOval Bread Basket with NapkinBeginning Two-Rope Bowl with Twisted Top EdgeTri-Toned Quilted Square BowlTwo-Rope Tiered Basket with Driftwood HandleWave-Edge BowlWine CaddyFloral Appliqué BasketHeart-Shaped Basket and BowlSatchel PurseConnected Circles BowlRope sewing does not require advanced sewing experience: There are great sewing ideas for confident beginners, including rope sewing basics and stitch techniques to kick off your new hobby. But Haar doesn't stop there, teaching advanced shaping techniques to help you craft baskets and bowls for use around the home.Haar is a lifelong sewist, quilter, and embroiderer, specializing in rope sewing. Her use of decorative stitching, sculptural detailing, and mix-media embellishments have made her a highly sought instructor. She also serves as a Bernina ambassador.We all know that sewing is one of the most meditative, relaxing hobbies there is, but with Creative Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects, you can turn that hobby into something more. You can craft gifts for friends, change the look of your home décor, and develop an artistry with sewing you've never experienced before!Whether you need home craft gift ideas or more cute sewing ideas for rainy Saturday afternoons, turn every project into something completely original, with Creative Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects!
22Timeless Wire Weaving: The Complete Course
Paracord Project Inspirations: Classic and Original Knots & Ties for Fundraising, Fashion, or Fun
Micro-Macram� Jewelry: Tips and Techniques for Knotting with Beads
25Friendship Bracelets: All Grown Up Hemp, Floss, and Other Boho Chic Designs to Make
Friendship Bracelets All Grown-Up offers fresh ideas for expressing yourself with the texture and beauty of intricate knotwork. You’ll find cool patterns here for making chevrons, stripes, waves, diamonds, and more, with step-by-step instructions for each knot pattern. Gorgeous color photographs illustrate variations in every style, from classic and natural to playful and eclectic.
Stack your bracelets for a boho arm party, and embellish them with beads and buttons. Learn how to make inexpensive hemp jewelry in fun colors, inspired by laidback hippie vibes. Transform ordinary friendship bracelets from middle school memories to chic contemporary pieces you’ll be proud to wear. Whether you’re going bohemian, mod, or all-out fashionista, Friendship Bracelets All Grown-Up will help you to create exactly the look you want.
Macrame 2: Accessories, Homewares & More – How to 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 hangings, an impressive canopy, backpack, vest, and cushion cover. Fanny also provides tips on natural dyeing, weaving, and how to tackle large projects. All the projects are photographed and illustrated.
75 Chinese, Celtic & Ornamental Knots: A Directory of Knots and Knotting Techniques Plus Exquisite Jewelry Projects to Make and Wear
A selection of projects allow readers to create beautiful and original jewelry. Combine ornamental knots with beads for a modern look, or choose a more traditional style with entirely knot-built pieces. With detailed material lists and photography of finished items, this book is the complete guide to a unique style.
Also containing a comprehensive techniques section, 75 Chinese, Celtic & Ornamental Knots shows how to use jump rings and seal cords correctly. This know-how will be invaluable as readers progress to designing and creating their own knotted jewelry.
28Zigzag 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
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 to coil rope, advanced shaping techniques, and lots of finishing ideas for adding unique detailsAuthor Katherine Lile is a fourth-generation quilter and the owner of The Mountain Thread Company, a shop that specializes in coiled rope baskets and high-quality quilting cottonsRope sewing projects are satisfying to make and a joy to gift! With this book, not only will you develop versatile sewing skills, you'll also discover your own unique style and explore endless possibilities.Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects is a complete craft guide to making stylish bowls, tote bags, trivets, baskets, plant stands, and other functional yet beautiful projects by coiling rope and joining it together using a simple zigzag stitch. It's an easy and fun craft to quickly master, perfect for anyone looking to try something new with their scraps!This exciting guide features a fun collection of 16 sewing projects with clear, step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert tips throughout that will ensure success and build your rope sewing skills. Also included are insightful introductory overviews on materials, supplies, techniques, stitching tips, the basics of rope sewing, instructions for more advanced shaping, and tons of finishing ideas.Author Katherine Lile is the owner of The Mountain Thread Company, a shop that specializes in coiled rope baskets and high-quality quilting cottons. She is a 4th generation quilter, having started sewing in preschool!The perfect beginner-friendly guide, Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects offers endless design ideas and several techniques to try — from painting and fabric wrapping to dying, adding handles, and more — to open the door to a whole new world in crafting that's easy, fun, and fast!Fall in love with the exciting craft of sewing with rope, with Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects!"Katherine brings her expertise, wit, and contagious enthusiasm to life in this complete guide to all things rope."—Lee Chappell Monroe, sewing teacher and author; founder of May Chappell"Such a thorough and fun book! I found myself learning something new on every page. This book is a phenomenal resource on rope sewing!"—Brittany Lloyd, quilt pattern designer and founder of Lo & Behold Stitchery and Beginner Quilting Academy
Practical Macrame
Micro-Macrame: 30 Beaded Designs for Jewelry Using Crystals and Cords
The book includes:
· A comprehensive introduction to the craft including the five basic knots you need to know to get started
· Detailed step-by step photographs with complete instructions guide you every step of the way
· Practical advice on choosing the best equipment and supplies available
· For beginners and experts alike, as well as all jewelry and beading enthusiasts
· 30 glamorous designs for beaded bracelets, earrings, brooches, necklaces, watchbands, and more.
Pick up Micro-Macramé and all the inspiration and skill you need to create gorgeous jewelry will be right at your fingertips.
More Macrame
Beaded Macrame Jewelry: Stylish Designs, Exciting New Materials
Micro-Macrame Jewelry II: Artful Designs for the Adventurous Knotter
34Chinese, Celtic & Ornamental Knots for Beaded Jewellery
Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry: Photographs of Beautiful Contemporary Beadwork
The extraordinary international roster of accomplished designers includes:
Diane Fitzgerald • Ingeborg Vandamme • Helena Tang-Lim • Felieke van der Leest •
Marcia DeCoster • Paulette Baron • Kira Seiden • Sherry Serafini • Melanie Potter •
Jamie Cloud Eakin • Sabine Lippert • Wayne Robbins • Kyunghee Kim • Katharina Eder •
Tamuna Lezhava • Veronica Jonsson • Margie Deeb • Jean Power • Amy Katz •
Jean Campbell • Ann Tevepaugh Mitchell • Nancy Cain • Laura McCabe • Rachel Nelson-Smith • Eva Dobos • Huib Petersen • Carol Wilcox Wells • as well as many talented but lesser-known artists!
36Paracord!: How to Make the Best Bracelets, Lanyards, Key Chains, Buckles, and More
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 now one of the most sought-after materials by crafters. Its durability and flexibility make it perfect for creating everyday accessories such as belts, bracelets, buckles, necklaces, dog leashes and collars, key chains, and more. Projects include:
Two-Color Solomon Bar Bracelet
Shark Jaw Bone Bracelit
Locked Half Hitch Bracelet
West Country Whipping Inverted Bracelet
Genoese Quick Deploy Strap
Zipper Quick Deploy Sinnet
Three-VBord Braid Necklace with Breakaway Clasmps
ID Lanyard
And many more.
As you will see, this rope comes in various colors, from army green to hot pink, making it easy to personalize every type of project. Mikkelsen includes introductory chapters preparing your paracord for crafting, tying different types of knots, and caring for and cleaning your completed paracord projects.
37Crochet for Beginners: Step-by-Step Instructions and Patterns
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, learn how to read a crochet pattern, including abbreviations and symbols.Finally, follow the patterns to complete 27 simple crochet projects, from amigurumi creatures and baby gifts to accessories and home goods. Several patterns include step-by-step tutorials on special stitches or techniques used.The spiral binding allows the book to lie flat while in use.128 pages
The Craft of Macrame
39The Field Guide to Knots: How to Identify, Tie, and Untie Over 80 Essential Knots for Outdoor Pursuits
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 than 80 time-tested knots and more than 600 color photos, this Field Guide is indispensible for backpackers, climbers, sailors, anglers, hunters, equestrians—and anyone else who’s ever needed to change a sail, reposition a climbing rope, or splice a tent pole!
40My Knitting Advent Calendar: 24 Days of Knitting Trivia, Puzzles, Humor, and a Special Holiday Project – The Perfect Christmas Gift for Knitters
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 facts, creative challenges, and plenty of humor every yarn lover will recognize.And there’s one more surprise waiting along the way: throughout Advent, you’ll gradually create your own little knitted Christmas project—a festive Christmas tree that grows stitch by stitch as the big day gets closer.Not a traditional Advent calendar filled with chocolate or gifts, but an interactive Christmas activity book for knitters filled with cozy entertainment, knitting fun, and holiday cheer.What You’ll Find InsideA Little Knitting Surprise for All 24 DaysEvery day brings something new to solve, discover, create, or smile about—making those December days feel just a little more special.Puzzles, Quizzes & Creative ChallengesFrom word searches and spot-the-difference activities to a knitting personality quiz and other little brain teasers, there’s plenty of variety between knitting sessions.Fun Facts for Curious KnittersLearn surprising and entertaining tidbits about yarn, stitches, needles, and the wonderful world of knitting. Just the thing for anyone who can happily talk about yarn for far longer than planned.Knitting Humor That Feels Very FamiliarA yarn stash that somehow keeps growing. UFOs waiting patiently to be finished. Gauge swatches. The dreaded second sock. If you knit, chances are you’ll recognize more than a few of these moments.A Christmas Knitting Project to Enjoy Along the WayOn selected days, it’s time to pick up your needles and add another piece to your Advent project. Little by little, your own knitted Christmas tree takes shape—adding a creative thread to the countdown.This Book Is for You If ...You start looking forward to cozy knitting evenings as soon as the weather turns cold.Your yarn stash is less of a collection and more of a lifestyle.You enjoy puzzles, trivia, creative challenges, and a good dose of knitting humor.Christmas feels even better when there are needles, yarn, and a project nearby.You’d rather count stitches than count the days until Christmas—so why not do both?A Fun Advent Calendar Gift for KnittersLooking for a Christmas gift for a knitter that goes beyond another skein of yarn?My Knitting Advent Calendar is a thoughtful and playful gift for Mom, Grandma, a knitting friend, coworker, or any yarn lover who deserves a little extra joy during the holiday season. It also makes a wonderful early Christmas present, Secret Santa surprise, or treat for yourself before December begins.Instead of opening a traditional little door, the recipient gets a fresh knitting-inspired moment every day—something to puzzle over, smile about, learn from, or create.A cozy way to celebrate Advent and the hobby you love.For puzzling.For knitting.For smiling.And for 24 days filled with stitches, yarn, and Christmas cheer.
Braiding Manes and Tails: A Visual Guide to 30 Basic Braids
Macrame Boutique: Everything From Plant Hangers to a Bird Cage (Contains 13 Projects, Detailed Instructions, Diagrams, 7110)
43The Macrame Bible: The complete reference guide to macrame knots, patterns, motifs and more
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, discover a wealth of knotting know-how, and embark on 17 exciting projects, from wall hangings to plant holders.Author Robyn Gough delivers the ultimate resource for your macramé journey, offering the most comprehensive guide to the craft on the market.Inside you’ll find:• Essential Tools and Materials: Learn about the different types of cords, their ideal applications, and essential tools to elevate your projects.• Expert Tips and Tricks: From managing rope lengths to perfecting finishing techniques, Robyn shares invaluable insights to streamline your process.• Step-by-Step Guidance: Navigate every stage of your macramé with ease, with clear instructions and detailed illustrations, from starting your project to achieving your desired finish.• Troubleshooting Made Easy: Encounter a knotty problem? Robyn even provides solutions to common problems and challenges, which will help you hone your craft.So, whether you are new to macramé and looking for technical know-how or you are an experienced knotter who wants to expand your knowledge and build your skills, The Macramé Bible has it all.
44Year of Knots: Modern Projects, Inspiration, and Creative Reinvention
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. The book combines projects, tutorials, and transformative personal stories, all aimed at inspiring readers to make knotting—and creativity in general—part of a meditative daily practice. The knots in the book are gorgeously documented step-by-step for the many knot- and macramé-obsessed readers out there wanting to try it themselves. Knotted projects abound: a necklace, a dog leash, along with wall hangings and a hanging light. At the heart of the story is the simple, empowering idea that a single year is all the time you need to make a life-changing creative leap.
Knot It!: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering 100 Essential Outdoor and Fishing Knots
Marine Knots: How to Tie 40 Essential Knots: Waterproof Cover and Detachable 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 to tie a variety of common knots, including:
Stopper Knots
Hitch Knots
Lashing Knots
Eyes or Closed Loops
Bend Knots
Longitudinal Tension Knots
Whipping Knots
Symbolic Knots
Marine Knots
comes with a convenient practice rope to help you perfect each knot and a handy plastic waterproof binding so you can stash it on board without worrying about the weather—or a rogue wave. The spiral binding allows the book to stay open for easy practice whether you’re out on a lake, at sea, or in the backyard or living room. For everyone who loves spending time on the water, Marine Knots is a reliable, portable, and invaluable guide—and the perfect accessory for popular water activities.
47Learn How To Make Micro Macrame Jewelry - Volume 1
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)
How to Tie 25 Essential Knots
50Foundations of Rope Bondage: A Fun and Friendly Introduction to Rope Fundamentals
Macramé - Creative Design in Knotting
Making Beautiful Hemp Bead Jewelry
53The Arts of the Sailor
Knots: The Complete Visual Guide
55Girl Scouts Handbook: The Original 1913 Edition
Treasury of Christmas Crafts & Foods (Better Homes and Gardens)
57Paracord Outdoor Gear Projects: Simple Instructions for Survival Bracelets and Other DIY Projects
Chinese Knots for Beaded Jewellery
59Leather Bracelets: Step-By-Step Instructions for 33 Leather Cuffs, Bracelets and Bangles with Knots, Beads, Buttons and Charms
60Knots: The Complete Visual Guide
The McCall's Book of Handcrafts
Twist, Turn & Tie 50 Japanese Kumihimo Braids: A Beginner's Guide to Making Braids for Beautiful Cord Jewelry
An overview of tools and materials from looms to bobbins to glues to beadsStep-by-step instructions for basic loom braiding, handling threads, beads, and more50 gorgeous projects from simple beginner braids to complex beaded cords400 full-color photographs for inspirations and instruction
With details on kumihimo terminology, starting and finishing braids, and calculating thread and bead counts, this book is an ideal guide for new braiders.
63Know Your Knots: Learn the best knots for outdoor adventures - 30 cards and 2 ropes
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 beginners. Practice essential knots for outdoor life with this handy kit, containing two 2ft lengths of rope. Get to know which knot to use when—put up a rope swing with the swing hitch, make a den with a tripod lashing, and tie a lasso with a honda knot—and you’ll be ready for adventure. Inside the box you’ll find 30 illustrated instructional cards with key tips on which knot to use when, plus two practice ropes each 2ft long and 5/16 in. in diameter, and a glossary card that explains common knot terminology. A QR code inside the box lid links to the author’s expert videos to get you started. Endorsed by experts @knotsandcues, this deck provides all the information you need to be confident using ropes in the outdoors.
The Macrame Book
Crafts and hobbies
Micro Macramé Basics & Beyond: Knotted Jewelry with Beads
Weaving Within Reach: Beautiful Woven Projects by Hand or by Loom
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 craft at your comfort level, even if you don't yet know the difference between the warp and the weft.
Lacking a loom? Most of the materials can be woven on found objects--such as an embroidery hoop or cardboard box--or achieved with a simple over-under pattern using no loom at all. As you progress, there are plenty of exciting designs for a frame loom to keep you inspired. With a detailed introduction, stunning lifestyle and step-by-step photographs, and a helpful resource section, Weaving Within Reach unravels the possibilities of the beautiful things you can make with your hands.
68The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo: Techniques, Patterns and Projects to Learn How to Braid
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-by-step diagrams and photographs to help you create your own Kumihimo jewelry projects at home.Written by expert jewelry crafter Dorothy Wood, The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo covers a range of techniques including flat braids, square braids, honeycomb braids, hollow braids, spiral braids, and braiding with beads. Readers will learn to use different cords and wire, as well as finishing techniques.This volume also features templates to make your own Kumihimo disk and plate, plus a handful of contemporary projects for jewelry and accessories so you can put your newfound braiding skills to use right away.
Macrame: A Golden hands pattern book
Wired Micro-Macram� Jewelry: Enhancing Fiber Designs with Wire
71Wrapping with Fabric: Your Complete Guide to Furoshiki-The Japanese Art of Wrapping
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 makers in Kyoto—explains the "one cloth, many uses" ideology behind the craft, the etiquette of color and the craft's fascinating history. From there, she shares the myriad ways in which a few basic techniques can transform a simple square of cloth into an elegant wrapper.
Use your folded fabrics to:
Gift-wrap anything from books to flowers
Bundle up a picnic
Tote items around
Use as a handbag or backpack
Make into a pillow covering
Create decorative coverings for vases, tissue boxes, and more
A quiet reminder that opportunities for artistry are everywhere around you, Wrapping With Fabric is the craft book that makes it easy to bring a touch of grace and ingenuity to everyday life—and help preserve the environment, too.
72The Beginner's Guide to Friendship Bracelets: Essential Lessons for Creating Stylish Designs to Wear and Give
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 and tricks and favorite designs. Including:-An array of patterns and knotting techniques from simple to more advanced.-Best materials to use resources for finding quality thread and patterns.-Easy embellishments and customization tricks for adding your own flair.-Common bracelet making mistakes and how to fix them.Whether creating a one-of-a-kind gift for a friend or stylish accessories for yourself, Beginner's Guide to Friendship Bracelets will make anyone a bracelet making pro.
Knots: An Illustrated Practical Guide to the Essential Knot Types and Their Uses
Easy step-by-step instructions
Overviews of knots’ histories
Lists of the benefits and uses of each knot
A full glossary of terms to know
A fantastic reference for scouts and leaders, emergency preppers, or anyone looking to build on the basics or expand their expertise, this book is the perfect volume to round out your outdoor education.
Macrame Fashion Accessories & Jewelry
A Gallery of KNOTS!: A Beginner's How-to Guide (Tiger Road Crafts Book 10)
Norwegian Patterns for Knitting: Classic Sweaters, Hats, Vests, and Mittens
Beads and Threads: A New Technique for Fiber Jewelry
Macrame Techniques And Projects
79Beaded Jewelry (Storey Basics)
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 various types of clasps and finishes. You’ll soon be crafting beautiful, ready-to-wear pieces.
Learn How To Make Micro Macrame Jewelry - Volume 3
Micro Macrame Jewellery
Hemp Happy Jewelry
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.
Finger Knitting Fun: 28 Cute, Clever, and Creative Projects for Kids
Renowned knitter and DIY expert Vickie Howell starts with easy finger knitting basics and techniques, then offers finger knitting projects galore. In addition to yarn, projects also feature paracord, ribbon, jute, and leather.
Make colorful necklaces, fuzzy bracelets, a chic headband, and a cool beanie. Decorate rooms and the outdoors with finger knitted pillows, festive garlands, and a bright wreath. Get practical and create a laundry line, a bungee bauble for a backpack, and a key ring.
The book includes complete step-by-step instructions and beautiful photos that will make learning new skills fun. Tips and extra ideas are sure to spark creativity and promote success. Turn knitted blossoms into coasters, or use alternate materials for a variety of effects. Projects are rated from levels one through three, so it’s easy to find just the right fit.
Inside you’ll discover:
Two-, three-, and four-finger knitting techniques
Methods for joining new colors and strands of yarn
How to make cool cuffs with leather lacing
Ideas for yarn graffiti projects
Techniques for creating a chic frilly scarf
How to use T-shirt yarn to make a stylish basket-bag.
Finger knitting is the perfect activity for children, and all you need to get started is a ball of yarn. Start exploring the possibilities today!
The Useful Knots Book: How to Tie the 25+ Most Practical Knots (Escape, Evasion and Survival Book 3)
How to Make 50 Fabulous Kumihimo Braids: A Beginner's Guide to Making Flat Braids for Beautiful Cord Jewelry and Fashion Accessories
Macrame Hangers For Small Spaces
Macramé 2 - Leisure Crafts 36
88Paracord 101: A Beginner's Guide
Learn How To Make Micro Macrame Jewelry - Volume 2 - Intermediate/Advanced
90Parachute Cord Craft: Quick and Simple Instructions for 22 Cool Projects
Chinese Knotting: Creative Designs that are Easy and Fun!
Step-by-step instructions are then given for the 11 basic knots, which provide the building blocks for the 14 compound knots-combinations and variations of the simple knots-that follow in the next section. The final section presents 41 knotting projects of varying difficulty. Detailed instructions, clear diagrams, and color photographs, combined with an exciting assortment of creative applications will help readers discover the relaxation, artistic satisfaction, and beautifully personalized ornamentation that Chinese Knotting can offer.
92Finger Strings: A Book of Cat's Cradles and String Figures
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 games that will delight all children, from the very young to those with greater dexterity.
Michael Taylor has many years of experience working with children and has shared his string figures at schools and camps throughout the world. Finger Strings contains more than eighty inventive, imaginative string games and stories, all clearly illustrated with step-by-step, color diagrams. This book is designed especially to require minimal page-turning while making string shapes.
Ringbound to lie flat. Includes two brightly colored strings to get you started.
Do Your Own Thing With Macrame
Macrame - The Craft of Knotting
Mod Knots: Creating Jewelry & Accessories with 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 as how to create 25 projects from yarn, leather, cord and even wire. Your wardrobe will never be the same once you start creating necklaces, bracelets and earrings for every occasion, belts to match any outfit, incredibly soft and cozy scarves, and even one-of-a-kind purses and bags.
Let "Mod Knots" show you all there is to love about macrame!"
Macrame for Home Decor: 40 Stunning Projects for Stylish Decorating
Leatherwork For Beginners: Your Practical Guide To Leathercrafting
98Paracord bracelet instructions: Popular bracelets explained
Macrame (Crafts for Today)
Splicing Modern Ropes: A Practical Handbook
Splicing Modern Ropes: A Practical Handbook is the first guide to developing this essential skill. It explains why splices are better--and stronger--than knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope, and how to go about it properly. With this skill, yachtsmen can customize their ropes, optimize their deck layout, taper their sheets for ease of handling, and splice an extra cover on their ropes to give better grip, avoid chafe, and make them last longer.
Using clear, step-by-step photography and detailed instructions, this book will guide readers through all of the stages required to make strong, reliable splices.