Pocket Book of Macramé

Claire Gelder loves all things hand-made, hand-woven and hand-crafted. She has been crafting for relaxation and fun for over twenty years. In 2015, Claire left her career as an NHS Director to launch her new business, Wool Couture, which specializes in knitting, crocheting, weaving and macrame. She quickly got her DIY craft kits on the shelves of retail giant John Lewis and, in 2017, secured two Dragons' Den investors to help her pass on her passion of crafting to the next generation. Adding a modern twist to age-old pastimes knitting and crochet, Claire uses giant, chunky yarn and oversized knitting needles made in her own factory. As well as a successful entrepreneur, Claire is also a firm believer in the therapeutic side of craft, particularly its benefits to mental health and well-being. Claire lives in Wakefield, UK and is proud to be continuing Yorkshire’s textile tradition. Her website is www.woolcouturecompany.com.

Hello!

A little bit about me and Wool Couture 6

What’s in this book? 12





Getting started

What you need to get started with macramé 16

Essential tools 22

Keeping a journal 24

How long will my project take? 25

Macramé tension and tips 26





Your first knots

The overhand knot 28

The lark’s head knot 30

The half square knot 33

The square knot 34

The wrapped knot 36

How to count square knots 38

How to count half square knots 40

How to untie rows quickly 41

Bronze level project: Plant pot hanger 44





Your next knots

Silver level project: Dreamcatcher 54





Other knot techniques

The berry knot 72

The square knot picot 74

The clove hitch knot 76

Gold level project: Wall hanging 80

Gold level project: Table runner 94

Bonus level project: Friendship bracelets 114



Macramé notes 128