This title helps you create beautiful and charming projects, from decorative home accents to jewellery, with fun and easy macrame. The knots and braids are lovely and can be combined with beads for some attractive effects. Try different materials, such as braided cotton cord, suede lacing and jewellery wire. Knot a pair of place mats for a dinner, create a lead for your dog, a pendant for your friend and coasters as a housewarming gift; just some of the quick and easy appealing projects in this guide.

Knots is a handy guide to tying purposeful knots. If you need to handcuff a burglar, lasso a steer, escape from an asylum or tie a perfect bowtie, this is the guide for you. Fifty effective knots that can be used for a variety of purposes are highlighted. Knots is a great resource of portable information and is ideal for field use by both novices and experts. Made in the USA.www.waterfordpress.com

Attention all nerds, put down that laptop and pick up this brilliant guide to tying 50 must-know knots. If you're unaware of the difference between a Cow Hitch and a Marlinspike Hoop or a Running Bowline and a Square Lashing, all will be revealed in "50 Knots You Need to Know." Packed with step-by-step instructions, discover how to tie knots to get you through any situation, whether it's nautical knots for sailing adventures or shanks and hitches for camping or climbing weekends. You will learn simple knot-making techniques that can be used for all your nerdly pursuits. And once you've graduated from the easy stuff you can move on to the more serious examples, such as a make-shift rope halter to you can use to tame a wild beast or strong knots for securing and tying things together. Also included are a couple of pieces of rope, so you can start tying knows right away. But be warned, it's VERY addictive!

Discover how to use versatile paracord to create attractive and useful survival bracelets, lanyards, pouches, straps, slings, fobs, and more. This book offers easy projects for making outdoor gear, plus practical advice on tools and materials. Perfect for the beginning paracordist, it takes you step by step through all the knots and wraps you need to know.

Weekend Makes: Macrame is an inspiring collection of 25 quick-and-easy knotted projects for you and your home. Macrame is one of the most popular craft trends on Instagram right now. With over 5 million posts using #macrame, this versatile textile art is seeing a huge resurgence and it's time to get on board with this craft revival! Macrame can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be, making it ideal for crafters of all abilities. It's incredibly simple to get started as there are no specialist tools required and very few materials. Easy to learn and quick to create, you'll see your macrame design emerging in no time. A collaboration between established macrame artists, the latest title in the Weekend Makes series provides 25 Insta-worthy projects, each one expertly guiding you from start to finish, with the help of clear step-by-step instructions and photography, and providing expert tips and ideas along the way. Start by learning the basic knots and you'll soon unlock a world of macrame designs, from classic 70s plant hangers to modern home furnishings and beautiful braided accessories. Once you've mastered the foundation techniques, you'll gradually expand your repertoire of knots, experiment with different colours and types of cord, and learn how to add embellishments, such as wooden beads and feathers. Projects include: wall hanging, plant hanger, feather lampshade, living wall, bunting, cushion, necklace, cuff bracelet, table runner, wreath, and placemat and coaster set. AUTHOR: Guild of Master Craftsman (GMC) Publications publishes books which are valued by professional craftsmen and women and enjoyed by keen amateurs alike. Our diverse range of titles covers woodworking, DIY, gardening and all manner of craft subjects, from knitting and sewing to jewellery-making, doll's house, upholstery, paper crafts and more. Our authors are experts in their fields and we take care to produce books that are hardworking and practical, as well as beautiful to look at. From guides and how-to books for beginners to technique-packed, project-based titles, we have something for everyone - no matter what your skill or hobby. SELLING POINTS: 25 simple macrame projects for you and your home Projects to suit beginners and more experienced crafters Clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions and detailed notes and tips Projects include: wall hanging, plant hanger, feather lampshade, living wall, bunting, cushion, necklace, cuff bracelet, table runner, wreath, and placemat and coaster set One of the most popular craft trends on Instagram 60 phototgraphs, 50 illustrations

Join the latest craze - creating fantastic fashion accessories using paracord rope! This exciting book contains step by step instructions with accompanying photographs for creating over 30 different projects. The basic techniques on how to create a braiding board are explained in detail as well as adjusting length for items such as bracelets. There are designs that will appeal to boys and girls, as well as your favourite pet! Projects include: Cobra bracelet, Spiral keyring, Shark jawbonedog collar, Dragonlfy clips, Globe knot necklace.

Fanny Zedenius is back and taking on the world of macramé accessories. Learn how to knot, wear and style 20 simple projects with Macramé Accessories, from necklaces to cushions, skirts, hair accessories, a lantern and more. Fanny will show you how to master all the knots featured throughout this book through clear step-by-step illustrations, charts and instructions, demystifying this ancient craft. Discover different materials you can use beyond rope to help expand your knotting experience. Packed with stunning lifestyle photography that draws on Fanny’s signature Scandi style, this book is indispensable whether you are a beginner or looking for a new knotting challenge to tackle. Take your craft further with Macramé Accessories and knot stylish projects for yourself and your home.

Create beautiful macrame projects that invoke the sacred elements of Earth, Air, Water, Fire and Spirit. The idea of classical 'elements' is common to many belief systems including Ancient Greek, Egyptian, Babylonian, Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as Chinese and Japanese philosophies. The five elements of the Pagan religion Wicca represent the five points of the pentagram, a powerful sacred symbol. No matter what your beliefs, paying attention to the forces of nature can bring a greater sense of spirituality and calm to your life, which is equally true of the craft of macrame, which like all handicrafts has proven benefits for wellbeing. This unique and beautiful book celebrates each of the Earth's sacred elements with projects that even beginners to macrame can tackle with ease. In nature, each element has its own specific properties, colours and stones associated with it, which these projects incorporate to dramatic effect. The 20 projects include mooncatchers, wall hangings, home accessories and jewellery, which all draw their inspiration from nature and the elements. Many of the projects have crystals incorporated into them, for the good vibrations and healing energy they bring. You'll also learn how to dip-dye macrame for wonderful ombre effects and work with a variety of different coloured cords to bring beauty and interest to your pieces. Make a tree of life hoop to connect with the earth, a mooncatcher to protect you during sleep, a hanging fruit bowl to feed and nourish you, and a plant hanger to purify your air. Make a necklace to bring out your inner goddess, a crystal suncatcher to capture your fire, or some coasters for your altar candles to sit on. With 20 projects to choose from you will find a whole host of ways to enjoy macrame in a new intentional, spiritual light. Author Rebecca Millar is best known as the creator of Vanir Creations, who has amassed a huge online following for her dreamy macrame hoops and moon catchers. Entirely self-taught, Rebecca now generously shares her secrets in this book, which demystifies the craft with simple explanations of the knots and techniques required.

This wonderfully appealing and practical gift book features step-by-step instructions on how to tie over 50 knots and when and where to use them. The beautiful two colour illustrations and clear instructions quickly teach you how to tie classic knots, such as the Reef Knot and Bowline, through to more specialist knots such as the Alpine Butterfly and the Taut Line Hitch. The knots are clearly organised for safe application across a range of activities including sailing, climbing, fishing, camping or for decoration. The useful introduction and reference section tells you all you need to know about knot work; including an explanation of the key terms, recommended techniques and a complexity rating for tying each knot. So, if you want to make a rope ladder with your kids, sail the oceans, be safe climbing in the mountains or make a True Lovers knot then this book has every knot you should know how to tie, plus many more. The perfect gift for craftsmen and women alike and the adventurer in all of us. Featuring an exclusive foreword from Tim Treloar of TT Adventures, co-presenter of the BAFTA-winning Survival School with Bear Grylls.

Paracord handle wraps are popular with respect to survival knives and tactical knives. They rest comfortably in your hand, they're slip-proof, and they're impervious to moisture and temperature fluctuations. In an emergency, the wrap can often be undone and then you have a practical rope at hand. This clear, straightforward guide teaches everything you need to know, including selecting the paracord itself and weaving the correct wrap styles for underlays, tactical uses, skeleton handles, and more. Over 16 styles and approaches are covered, from basic handle wraps to standard military or looped wraps, to paradox wraps, all the way up to artistic Japanese tsukamaki handle wraps. The techniques are explained step by step, including detailed photos. The costs for making your wraps, in materials and tools, are minimal, and you can equip both your handmade knives and your manufactured knives with paracord handle wraps.

Discover the art of macrame with 11 projects perfect for the beginner and more advanced alike. Projects and techniques have fully illustrated step-by-step instructions that make learning macrame quick and stress free! With projects ranging from making a simple wall hanging that's great for a beginner to a useful market bag with T-shirt yarn for the more advanced crafter, this book will give the reader hours of creative fun and relaxation.