Getting Tangled in Knots

Welcome back! 🙂

Remember when I said my plans may change… well, they did! Instead of learning just one knot a week, I decided to tackle the lark’s head, square knot, spiral knot, berry knot, and the double half-hitch knot. This week was all about getting hands-on practice with the cord and building on my knotting skills. In order for me to learn how to craft these macramé knots, I followed an online resource I found through Pinterest, which directed me to a blog called How To Macrame – The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide. Please check it out, it provides some great information! Let me dive in and share my experience this past week.

The Knotting Process Begins

Begin by measuring out your cord. I guessed on how much I needed for this, but in the future, this is an area where I will work towards being more accurate. I was just practicing patterns, so I wasn’t too concerned. Keep in mind I have crocheted and knitted in the past, so this is not my first time working with strings.

Lark Head

Square Knot 

Spiral Knot 

Berry Knot

Double Half Hitch Knot

What I Learned/Resource Reflection 

This week, I learned that I am beginning to really enjoy macramé because it reminds me of crocheting. I enjoy it because it is very soothing and helps calm my thoughts. It gives me a sense of accomplishment when I complete a knot and see it form a pattern. I love how repetitive it is because it doesn’t require much thinking, which makes it perfect for relaxing.

The How To Macrame – The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide I found through Pinterest, was a helpful resource for reading about the basics of macramé. However, when it came to creating the knots and following the patterns, I struggled a bit. The blog mainly used images, which made it hard for me to complete the knots. I believe I could have done a better job on the berry knot and double half hitch knot if I had followed a tutorial video instead. It was difficult knowing which way to tuck the cord. I did like how the resource helped guide me in the right direction with a clear list of beginner knots and giving me the basics on macramé.

Future Plans 

I plan to continue practicing the berry knot and the double half hitch knot prior to moving on next week. I will post an update showing my progress with these knots. After that, I am hoping to create a piece that incorporates the pattern(s) I’ve learned so far. I am still deciding exactly what that will be, so stay tuned for next week’s update to see what I come up with! 

See you next week,

Mackenzie