I need a macrame expert!

[BeadsbyLili]

Hello, just wondering if anyone out there can recommend a good source of macrame patterns or even a decent book (i.e. not from the 1970s - LOL) for a modern style macrame hanging basket.... I've been in the garden alot this weekend and have developed the urge to make something pretty (preferably with beads of course !) - all recommendations gratefully rec'd !

[BeadsbyLili]

Oh no... no replies... does anyone out there do macrame ...? Back to google then...

[JBJB]

Is macrame the same as crocheting?

My memories of macrame are of a hanging thing that my mum used to have spider plants in - very seventies! (does that date me now?!)

[BeadsbyLili]

No - thats exactly it !! I really fancied doing something similar with a modern twist (perhaps colour cords and, of course, funky beads!) - I was going to try and adapt a pattern or something but I'm beginning to think its a lost craft...

[JBJB]

Try ebay auction number

260127032517

[BeadsbyLili]

Try ebay auction number

260127032517

That made me chuckle... did you see I could make a 'chubby the owl' ! But I get the point... I could try and adapt the patterns (and then bring out my own book - ha ha ) ! I may have to face it ... this craft is stuck in the 70's after all...

[JBJB]

I've just typed in "Macrame" under the book section on Amazon and there are a few modern-looking books....

[BeadsbyLili]

Yeh.. I looked on there too.. not hugely inspired by the selection (lots of jewellery but really wanted a hanger). Oh well, I think I will have to have a play and see what happens ...well, thats if I can remember the basic knots of course... oh dear...

[gillybeandevon]

Macrame Revival!

Hello, I too am looking to learn Macrame, but am having real difficulty unearthing courses, patterns etc. I have not come across a pattern for a plant pot hanger yet, but if I do I will let you know. I am looking for any courses in the South West (correspondence or in house) but not having much luck. Does anyone have any information?

Regards, Gill

[gillybeandevon]

Hello, just wondering if anyone out there can recommend a good source of macrame patterns or even a decent book (i.e. not from the 1970s - LOL) for a modern style macrame hanging basket.... I've been in the garden alot this weekend and have developed the urge to make something pretty (preferably with beads of course !) - all recommendations gratefully rec'd !

I am looking at the moment for patterns for macrame so if I come across any plant pot holders I will let you know. I am looking for correspondence or in house courses to learn macrame, so any info gratefully received!

Regards, Gill

[BeadsbyLili]

Thanks Gill ! It seems like this is a very retro craft at the moment with not many people into it. I actually did have a go at making a plant hanger the other day without a pattern and its not too bad (may post a pic later) - just need to learn a few more knots and figure out where it could be improved...

Keep me updated with what you find and I will do likewise

[indivijeweluk]

i think i have found what you are looking for

if you are still looking check out ebay item no12069498950

[BeadsbyLili]

thank you - will have a look...

[amareke]

i have found a site with all the basic knots- i cant post links i dont think but if you search for katscraftfun then there is a site with good pics- always essential for knotting i find!

[JBJB]

Well, well, well .... look what I've just found