Do you have advice on Macrame for a beginner!?

Wendy
by Wendy
Hi all, my next dream is to make a macrame wall hanging for my bedroom. This is something I have never done, how should I go about this? Thanks!

  5 answers
  • Kim Kim on Aug 29, 2017

    I just taught a class for Macrame. In January when I was asked to teach the class, I had no idea how to do it. I found Macrame School on YouTube and it was easy to learn! We made Angels in the class and everyone went home with a Christmas ornament and the know how for the basics of Macrame!

    Here is a link to their home page


    http://www.macrameschool.com/


    : )

    • Wendy Wendy on Aug 29, 2017

      Wow, firstly- good for you! And thank you so much I will take a look!

  • Gary B Gary B on Aug 29, 2017

    It's knot difficult.. but I would get a book instead of trying to learn from Youtube

    • Wendy Wendy on Aug 29, 2017

      I like that word of advice, plus I love being able to pick up a new book!

  • Wally seeley Wally seeley on Aug 29, 2017

    start on small pieces before tackling something large. learn your different knots then you can design your own piece. it's funny everything returns or re surfaces. Macramé was big in the 70's. I did a 12 foot x 7 foot window curtain it took months to complete and dislocated shoulders too!!! the bottom 3 fot were spirals ending with hemp tassels. Wish I had it now LOL I gave it away in the mid 80's when it went out of fashion good luck. Wally


    • Wendy Wendy on Aug 29, 2017

      It is quite true! My decor is very 70's in general, I'd love to channel the look! Thanks for the great advice!

  • RobbieAnn RobbieAnn on Aug 29, 2017

    Go to Amazon and buy a beginner Macrame book. Make something small at first.

  • Linda Linda on Mar 09, 2020

    Here is a DIY post that I wrote showing an easy macrame hanger project. https://lifeonsummerhill.com/macrame-christmas-decor-with-mason-jars/