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This gorgeous macramé book shows you how to create macramé wall hangings, plant hangers, and other home décor – all with simple knots, natural dyes, 100% recycled materials.Step-by-step instructions and photographs guide you through 16 full-size macramé projects!Join interior designer Isabella Strambio for a crash course on creating macramé home décor! In this macramé book for beginners and more experienced makers, you’ll receive step-by-step guidance on 21 key macrame knots; how to use natural materials to dye your yarn; and how to store your dyed yarn until you are ready to use it. Then it’s time to put your skills to the test in 16 macramé projects, divided into 4 sections:Macramé on the Wall: Make wall hangings, curtains, bunting, a wreath.Macramé to Hang: Make plant hangers, mirror hangers, and even a bedside table!Macramé for Indoors & Outdoors: Make a table runner, tealight cover, and lampshade.Macramé to Decorate: Spice things up with pillows, a rug, tassels, and more!Each project clearly explains which knots to use, how to cut your yarn, how long the project will take, and the difficulty level. Key safety advice is also provided, as well as helpful tips for working with large pieces of macramé, knotting from an irregular-shaped support and keeping an even tension. With easy-to-follow instructions, anyone can make these stunning macramé projects!

Create 20 stunning, contemporary macramé jewellery pieces and accessories from bestseller Isabella Strambio.Publishers Weekly: "Macramé artist Strambio (Macramé for the Modern Home) shows how to create knotted jewelry in this chic guide... Those eager to try macramé would do well to start here".Just as macramé homeware has been given a contemporary, stylish makeover in recent years, here we do the same with jewellery. Ideal for beginners – and a perfect addition to the series – this book contains 20 contemporary jewellery projects, including necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets and headbands.As in her first book, Isabella is committed to working with 100% recycled cotton string, to ensure that these items can make you feel good, as well as look good. She uses natural dyes to give her projects a delicate and stylish look but, of course, strings of any colour could be used, and using strings of different weights will also give different results.As well as providing 20 wonderful designs, the book will also cover the five knots needed in the techniques section. This book is ideal for beginners or people who are keen to give the craft a try, but who might be nervous about committing to a wall hanging and 200m of string at the outset; the projects are achievable yet stylish, and require very little outlay for tools or materials.

Create 24 stunning festive decorations – all made using simple macramé knots and 100 per cent recycled materials. Start by learning 24 key knots and 8 beautiful patterns, all shown clearly using step-by-step photography. Key safety advice is given, as well as helpful tips for working with large pieces of macramé, knotting from an irregular-shaped support and keeping an even tension.The 24 projects range from stunning tree and table decorations, to statement wreaths, charming gift tags and cute garlands – perfect to create a stylish, cosy Christmas at home, or to give away as enviable gifts! Each project clearly explains which knots to use, the difficulty level, how long the project will take, and photographs of the steps are provided as necessary.The projects are easy to follow, genuinely desirable and, best of all, really simple to make!

Combine the art of macramé with the practice of mindfulness in this stunning gift book. Each of the 17 projects contains breathing exercises, questions to reflect on and guided journal prompts so that you can centre yourself while crafting something beautiful.Written by acclaimed macramé artist Isabella Strambio, this book offers a unique combination of practical and personal, inviting you to embrace a mindful and meditative experience through knotting. Each knot tied is a chance to slow down and experience the satisfaction of making something beautiful with your hands while nourishing your soul in the process.Choose from quick 30-minute creations (jewellery, belts, keyrings), those that take less than an hour (coasters, placemats, plant hangers) to more intricate designs that invite a few hours of you-time (wall hangings, baskets). Each one is customizable in colour and size, offering opportunities to decorate your home with meaningful pieces or make thoughtful gifts.Included within are:17 simple-but-stunning beginner-friendly projects including wall hangings, jewellery, plant hangers, placemats, coasters and keyrings, ordered by the time needed;Breathing exercises and guided journal pages with space to note down your thoughts and reflections for every project;Easy-to-follow step-by-step photography for all the knots, patterns and projects.Whether you’re dipping your toes into the waters of mindfulness and crafting for the first time or seeking fresh inspiration and support, this beautifully illustrated gift book welcomes you with open arms.

The essential beginner's guide to macramé, with 8 simple, inspiring projects from macramé teacher and best-selling author Isabella Strambio (@_twome).This fully illustrated, explain-all guide to macramé contains all the necessary knots and techniques you need, whether you’re a complete beginner or simply looking for fresh ideas.In this complete course, popular macramé artist Isabella Strambio starts with the complete basics, covering everything you need to get going: discover the essential tools and materials, learn how to hold and tension your strings, and discover how to set up a good working space.The 8 projects are carefully chosen by Isabella so that you can build up your confidence through practice. Each of the stunning projects will teach you new knots and techniques, and will gradually develop your skills as you work through the book.Choose from 8 must-have contemporary projects:a stylish keychain (with gathering, lark's head and half square knots)a handy bottle holder (featuring an alternating square knot pattern)a stylish hat decoration (with a stylish wave knot)a stunning clutch bag (featuring double half hitch knots and decreasing square knots)a cute owl hanging decoration (with vertical lark's head knots)a statement lampshade (featuring berry knots)a gorgeous mini wreath (with waterfall knots)a contemporary wall hanging (featuring alternating half hitch knots).The book also contains an inspiring 'Moving On' section, with advice on subjects including adding colour, working in 3D, and adding lace detail. So embark on your macramé journey today, and have fun creating your own pieces of wall art and home décor items using simple macramé knots in natural materials.This is the third title in the best-selling The Beginner's Guide series.