Learn the most basic macramé knots
Macrame knotting is an ancient art born from braiding threads by hand. Learning how to do it is simple and allows us to experiment and unleash our creativity through thousands of shapes and patterns that you can develop with a little skill and imagination.
But despite being an ancient technique (Persians already used it to make art and tools), macrame has become a current trend with countless followers in the field of decoration and fashion. Macrame tapestries that adorn our walls, accessories made with this technique that become summer essentials, and hundreds of crafts that highlight the satisfaction of creating something with your own hands, the importance of handmade goods. Today, we are going to learn the simplest types of knots so that you too can join this trend. Ready? Remember that our Caricia Cordón quality (in plain or shiny version) and Eco Cordón is perfect for starting with macrame or perfecting your technique.
TYPES OF KNOTS:
Its technique is based on joining threads and interlacing them to form knots and create a pattern. To start, you only need 2 thick cotton threads and a base to hold them (it can be a wooden stick, a thick needle, or a pencil). Got it? Let's do it!
* Simple knot:
1st Place the stick on a flat surface 2nd Create two bunny ears with the thread 3rd Pull the threads 4th You now have the first knot. 5th Boost your creativity and create your unique and personalized pattern. Step-by-step here
*Chinese or square knot:
1st Place the threads crosswise 2nd Hold them in the center 3rd They are linked and tightened. Step-by-step here
*Intertwined knot:
1st Make a basic knot with 2 pairs of threads. 2nd Then, make a knot with one of the thread pairs, and braid using different thread colors. Step-by-step here Remember, this is just the theory; the best part comes when we get down to business. You can also consult the mini-guide of knots in our Caricia Cordón magazine. You can download it at this link: https://lolaylana.com/noticia/consigue-la-revista-caricia-cordon/. Do you dare?
