In recent years, macramé has gone from a nostalgic ''70s trend to a mainstay in contemporary crafting, and no modern home is complete without a stylish knotted creation. This new book takes you back to complete basics, with clear step-by-step illustrations showing every knot you''ll need in order to get started plus all the techniques, styles, tools and materials to take you from novice to pro.

Once you''ve aced the essentials, move on to 20 clear, stylish and straightforward projects to practise the skills you''ve learned. By the end of the book, you will be able to macramé beautiful items to gift or keep, from a stunning wall hanging to a chic plant holder or a handy market bag.