Macramé for Beginners: Explore the Art of Knots

Begin the course by getting to know fiber artist and business owner Emily Katz. She talks through the creative journey that led from her designing womenswear to teaching macramé to students around the world, along with the influences that inspire her.

Explore the materials needed for this course and how to choose the right ones for your project. Emily then guides you through the basic macramé knots and how to combine them. Discover where to find inspiration for your design before using it to sketch out how you want your wall hanging to look. See how to translate your sketch into a paper drawing of a knot pattern. Then learn how to estimate the amount of material you will need.

Time to create your wall hanging! Start by setting up your workstation and preparing your materials. Then learn how to mount cords in sequence from the center outwards. Knot your design from start to finish using Emily’s basic weaving and finishing techniques.

Discover how to hang your finished design on the wall. To finish the course, Emily shares her advice for documenting your creative work and sharing it with the world.