Macram: The Craft of Creative Knotting

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Fanny Zedenius gives this addictive craft a refreshing twist as she takes you through the all the essentials, from everything you need to know to get started through inspiration onto how bestdisplay your makes. The 21 projects include impressive wall hangings, a beautiful table runner and stunning curtain, whimsical dream catchers and pretty plant hangers.

Beginning with the basics, the knot glossary in Macram covers 30 ofthe most popular knots plus provides tips on how to create the 7 different patterns through various knot combinations. The book then takes the readers through dip-dyeing, fraying, whereto buy materials and how to tackle larger projects, plus 21 projects tomake for yourself. Each knot and project includes charts andstepillustrations alongside beautiful, inspirational photography that clearlyshows each design.

Once you have mastered the basic macram knots, you can begin to create the designs of your dreams the possibilities are endless.

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"an invaluable resource for igniting the imagination about an ancient craft that combines the earthy elements of rope, a few tools, and fingers."
- Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Fanny Zedenius is a fibre artist and the creative mind behind the popular Instagram account Createaholic (15.1K follwers). Her unique relationship with this craft has fuelled her mission to share her passion for knotting and inspire others to get creating. In response to popular demand, in 2015 Fanny opened a webshop from which she sells her designs all over the world. She hosts macram workshops throughout Sweden where she teaches others how to master this addictive craft.

Inspired by the seemingly never-ending ways you can combine different knots to create contemporary homeware, Fanny has been instrumental in the current modern macram renaissance.