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How To Macrame

Learn how to macrame: the square knot. The square knot is the basic knot you need to know when starting out with macrame.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/how-to-macrame • Posted by Melissa C.

This very basic tutorial will take you step by step to create a square knot, which is the basic knot you'll need to know when learning how to macrame. You'll need some type of cord to start with, it can be jute, hemp or even twine.

You will need

Project Budget
Free

Time

0 h 10

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
Medium macrame instructions square knot 1307393966

Description

This very basic tutorial will take you step by step to create a square knot, which is the basic knot you'll need to know when learning how to macrame. You'll need some type of cord to start with, it can be jute, hemp or even twine.

Instructions

  1. 1. Start with four cords.

  2. 2. Bring the right cord over and to the left of the two anchor cords.

  3. 3. Place the left cord over the right cord.

  4. 4. Bring the left cord under the anchors and through the loop formed by the right cord.

  5. 5. Pull and you have the first half of the Square Knot.

  6. 6. Bring the left cord over and to the right of the two anchor cords and place the right cord over it.

  7. 7. Bring the right cord under the anchors and through the loop formed by the left cord.

  8. 8. Pull the cords and you have the finished Square Knot.

  9. Small macrame knots square knot 1307393919

    This is what your finished square knot should look like. It is recommended that you practice this knot several times before starting on a project. You want to ensure that you are able to make the same sized knot again and again (uniform knots) before starting on a project.