Macramé artist Strambio (Macramé Jewellery) shows how to create winter holiday decorations in this appealing manual. Step-by-step instructions detail how to make overhand, reversed larks head, and half square knots, and she outlines the pros and cons of various materials, noting that single-twist string unravels easily and that novices would be better off with more durable braided string.
The boho-chic projects include a Christmas tree wall hanging made from chunky double half hitch knots, a bauble adorned with gold string and tassels, and a simple stocking made up of square knots. Elsewhere, Strambio explains how to assemble green and white napkin rings, tree ornaments resembling candy canes and snowflakes, and a basket covering with a protruding knotted red nose.
Crafters of all levels will appreciate the helpful advice on hiding string ends (she recommends taping the tips, weaving them through the backside of a knot, and trimming the excess) and working with long strings (to avoid tangling, she suggests folding strings over themselves several times and securing them with rubber bands). This will help crafters get in the holiday spirit. * Publishers Weekly, June 2023 * I've wanted to do macramé for ages and I recently bought a kit but the instructions were awful. I was then given this book and it us truly amazing, instructions are really clear and there are some fantastic ideas for Christmas. I also love how it's broken down into skill levels. So look forward to making some beautiful Christmas decorations! -- Julie Chalk * Customer Review * I already had Isabellas Macramé for the Modern Home so was excited to view this book.
Isabella explains all the cord types and what accessories you need, and also provides clear photos of how to do the different knots. As Im still a beginner to macramé, I like that the projects are graded by difficulty. I moved on to the Half Hitch Cinnamon Decoration which is a beginner project as I had made keyrings in the same knots and pattern so knew Id be able to do these. I will make more of these and will add a nice sparkly string for hanging along with the other cinnamon decoration and will get the right card to do a few other designs too. -- Katie Wharfe * Customer Review * These festive macramé projects are all made from recycled materials using simple knots. Progress from learning the 24 essential knots before launching into tree and table decorations, wreaths, gift tags and garlands, including a lovely Christmas tree wall hanging, simple snowflakes and a clever Advent calendar. With a focus on sustainable crafting, this is a stylish collection for anyone who likes to dabble in other yarn-based crafts.
-- Inside Crochet * Issue 163 *
