Learn the satisfying, on-trend craft of macrame with this accessible reference featuring guides to fibers, supplies, and knots, as well as 12 step-by-step projects.
Whether you’re a beginner to soft crafts, looking to try a new craft, hoping to improve upon your existing macrame techniques, a DIYer, or just in search of a beautiful coffee table book,
Sweet Home Macrame: A Beginner's Guide to Macrame
offers the
instruction and inspiration
you need to succeed, as well as gorgeous eye candy!
Top Etsy seller Casey Alberti is the founder of Sweet Home Alberti
, a small business selling macrame items and knotting lessons. In this complete guide to working with macrame, Alberti shares her techniques and showcases her
fresh, vibrant macrame art
.
Learn about:
The supplies you’ll need for macrame, including cord and rope
How to make the most common knots, such as lark’s head, square, and gathering
Selecting a color palette
Personalizing your macrame pieces
And so much more
The 12 step-by-step projects show you how to make gorgeous items such as:
Plant hangers
Coasters
Wall hangings
A fruit basket
A disco ball hanger
Earrings
And more
All are done in
eye-catching color schemes
, such as rainbow, rose gold, black and gold, and crystal, but each item can be personalized to your own favorite colors using Alberti’s expert advice.
In addition to the projects and techniques, find
helpful tips for forming an artist’s community and starting your own business
Use the online videos
from the author, available on her social media,
to boost your understanding
Macrame is one of the trendiest crafts of the year
, and macrame items make beautiful gifts, home decor, and more. Learn how to make your own artwork with