Final project for Dr. Joe Williams Document Design class at University of Arkansas at Little Rock. First Submission

1. MACRAMÉ
A Beginner’s Tutorial

2. Macramé is a form
of textile-making
using knotting rather
than weaving or
knitting.

3.  Macramé became
most recently popular
during the early
1970’s due to its utility
and reasonable supply
price.
History

4.  It can be created
out of almost any
kind of cording,
though vinyl yarn
and hemp twine
are the most
popular.
Materials

5. What can I make?
 Because the knotted
pattern makes the
cording very sturdy,
almost any structure
can be built using
macramé.

6. What is practical?
 Most people use
macramé to make
jewelry and plant
holders.

8. The Knots
Square Knot Double Half-Hitch
Half-Hitch

9. The Square Knot
 The Square Knot is the
most commonly used
knot. Most macramé
art is composed of a
series of these knots.

10. Click to view video of Square Knot
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzDF2VlgnG8

11. Breaking Down the Steps: Step 1
 Begin with two long
strands of cording,
tied to a sturdy base.
 Cross one strand over
the other.

12. Breaking Down the Steps: Step 2
 Cross the strand under
the other and through,
to form a knot.
 Repeat the process
using the other strand
first.

13. Breaking Down the Steps: Step 3
 The knot should now
look like this when
loose.
 Tighten the knot to
gain structural
strength.
 Repeat to create
pattern.

14. Part One of Macramé for Beginner’s Complete
Thank You for tuning in!
Please await our tutorials on the Half-Hitch and
Double Half-Hitch Knots.
Presented by Sarah Pentecost

15. Picture and Video References
 Slide 8 Half-Hitch: http://howset.com/animated_show/how-
to-make-half-hitch/#.U2b8QVe6WSo
 Slide 8 Square Knot and Double Half-Hitch:
http://www.uspowerboating.com/Home/Education/Knots.ht
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 Slide 9 Square Knot: http://www.rusticgirls.com/making-
wind-chimes/
 Square Knot Tutorial Pictures:
http://www.ehow.com/how_7536_tie-square-knot-
properly.html
 Square Knot Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzDF2VlgnG8