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by Susan Markson
Thank you on your first order with us and we are excited for your first Macrame Kit experience!
Please join our partnered feature Artist, Susan Markson, your expert guide in knitting, tapestry, stitching and macrame, as she teaches you how to make head knots,
square knot, diagonal (clove hitch) knot and ball (berry) knot - Ready to start? Watch our Artist's video tutorial and share your completed work with your friends or families. Or, chance to win gift cards and vouchers if you tag us @clickandcraft on social media!
Quick Tip: We recommend getting all the cords cut before playing the video tutorial. Here are the measurements:
- 8 x 2.8m (111in)
- 4 x 1.6m (63in)
- 1 x 50cm (20in)
- 2 x 40cm (16in)
- 14 x 20cm (8in)
- 22 x 12cm (5in)
Susan Markson lives with her family in Kingston, Ontario. She is the author of 2 knittings books available on Amazon. In 2019, Susan and her daughter started a yarn and macrame company where Susan's favourite part is being a knitting teacher where she travels around North America to meet other macrame lovers
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0:08 - Tie a 12cm cord to the small ring with a head knot, 11 on each ring
0:25 - Brush the cord and trim if necessary
0:45 - Tie a 40cm cord to the dowel with a head knot
0:56 - First, tie 4 x 2.8m/9.2ft cords on the left and right sides respectively
1:26 - Then tie 2 x 1.6m cords separately
1:55 - Tie a square knot with the 4 cords on the left
2:11 - Repeat the process with the other cords
2:27 - Then, use the 4 cords in the middle of the 2 square knots and tie them down, one row at the time
3:13 - Now, use the cord on the left to tie a diagonal (clove hitch) knot around the triangle
3:45 - Once you have reach the middle cords, switch to the right and repeat the process
4:16 - Use the 2 cords on the right in the middle and tie a knots 3cm below
4:58 - Insert the brown bead in the 5th cord on each sides. It will be the eyes
5:12 - 5 cm below, tie diagonal (clove hitch) knots
7:10 - Use the 2nd cord from the outside, loop the middle cords around the wooden stick, tie a square knot
7:44 - Repeat the process on the left
8:13 - The outside cords are tied around the dowel too, not need to tie a knot
8:33 - Tie the 8 cords on the inside with a 40cm cord, tie a gathering knot
9:12 - Tie two knots on both sides of the rope
9:18 - Divide each leg into 2 sets of cords and tie a square knots
9:27 - Each square knot is separated by 3cm/1.2in (6 square knots in total)
9:54 - On the other side, repeat the same process
10:24 - About 5 cm/2in below, tie square knots on both sides, repeat the process 2-3 times
11:26 - Using all the cords, tie a gathering knot using with a 50cm/20in cord about 6cm/2.4in below
11:50 - Cut the excess and up to you on how long you want it
11:55 - Use 20cm/7.8in cords and tie them on the side. It will be the wings
12:24 - Tie 4 on the top and 3 on the bottom
12:55 - Install the small rings which would be the eyes
13:06 - Break the cord in strings and straighten them with a brush or a comb
- Use a stiff base such as a clipboard.
- You can also anchor your project to a cork board, with the help of a clip
- This way you can leave your work on hold and you’ll have a firm support to work on
- You probably have everything you need at home, just use a folder and a clip like you see in the image, and you’re all set!
- Use tape or washi tape on the ends of your cords to keep them in perfect condition
- Another advantage of doing this is that it keeps your cords in order
- If you use different colored tape on each cord it will help you keep track of which one to use and avoid mistakes.
- Secure the base of your cords with pins to prevent them from getting tangled and bothering you
- This way you’ll have each cord under control.
- Clip the end of the cord with a clothes pin and little by little roll it up around the pin
- You’ll avoid getting your cords tangled up when you are working with several yards of cord and they will all be ready at hand, well organized
- Get a suction cup hook at any home goods store
- You can stick the hook on a window or any other flat surface around your home
- Then you just have to hang the ring of your project on it and start making knots