project #3: online process- macrame
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Final project for Dr. Joe Williams Document Design class at University of Arkansas at Little Rock. First SubmissionTRANSCRIPT
MACRAMÉA Beginner’s Tutorial
Macramé is a form of textile-making using knotting rather than weaving or knitting.
Macramé became most recently popular during the early 1970’s due to its utility and reasonable supply price.
History
It can be created out of
almost any kind of cording,
though vinyl yarn and hemp twine are the most popular.
Materials
What can I make?
Because the knotted pattern makes the cording very sturdy, almost any structure can be built using macramé.
What is practical?
Most people use macramé
to make jewelry and
plant holders.
The Knots
Square Knot
Double Half-Hitch
Half-Hitch
The Square Knot
The Square Knot is the most commonly used knot. Most macramé art is composed of a series of these knots.
Click to view video of Square Knot https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzDF2VlgnG8
Breaking Down the Steps: Step 1
Begin with two long strands of cording, tied to a sturdy base.
Cross one strand over the other.
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.
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.
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
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.htm
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