Search Press Ltd Beginner's Guide to Macramé: Easy Techniques and 8 Fun Projects

The essential beginner's guide to macramé, with 8 simple, inspiring projects from macramé teacher and best-selling author Isabella Strambio (@_twome). This fully illustrated, explain-all guide to macramé contains all the necessary knots and techniques you need, whether youre a complete beginner or simply looking for fresh ideas. In this complete course, popular macramé artist Isabella Strambio starts with the complete basics, covering everything you need to get going: discover the essential tools and materials, learn how to hold and tension your strings, and discover how to set up a good working space. The 8 projects are carefully chosen by Isabella so that you can build up your confidence through practice. Each of the stunning projects will teach you new knots and techniques, and will gradually develop your skills as you work through the book. Choose from 8 must-have contemporary projects: a stylish keychain (with gathering, lark's head and half square knots) a handy bottle holder (featuring an alternating square knot pattern) a stylish hat decoration (with a stylish wave knot) a stunning clutch bag (featuring double half hitch knots and decreasing square knots) a cute owl hanging decoration (with vertical lark's head knots) a statement lampshade (featuring berry knots) a gorgeous mini wreath (with waterfall knots) a contemporary wall hanging (featuring alternating half hitch knots). The book also contains an inspiring 'Moving On' section, with advice on subjects including adding colour, working in 3D, and adding lace detail. So embark on your macramé journey today, and have fun creating your own pieces of wall art and home décor items using simple macramé knots in natural materials. This is the third title in the best-selling The Beginner's Guide series. Autorid: Isabella Strambio