Elemental Macramé

132 Pages·2022·14.874 MB·English

by  Rebecca Millar

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20 macramé and
crystal projects for
balance and beauty
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Weaving & dyeing
Knot techniques
Dreamcatchers
Wall hangings
Plant hangers
Crystals

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FIRST EDITIO E A R T H A I R W A T E R F I R E S P I R I T

20 macramé and
crystal projects for
balance and beauty
Rebecca Millar
www.davidandcharles.com

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INTRODUCTION
When I tied my first few knots, I never knew In this book I’ve divided the projects into
what macramé would come to mean to me. the five spiritual elements: earth, air, water,
It’s more than just my creative outlet, it’s my fire and spirit. Each of these elements has its
meditation and the way I express myself. It’s own meaning and each stone used in these
become such a huge part of my life and I projects can be connected to this. Earth is
don’t think any other craft could’ve done the known for its abundance, solid foundation,
same for me. We just seem to fit. I’ve always fertility and nurturing. Air is known for new life,
been creative – being dyslexic, from a young the power of the mind and communication.
age I’d shy away from academic work and Water is for the subconscious, purification and
pour everything into my drawings or making psychic powers. Fire is known for creation,
my Halloween costumes from scratch. When I destruction and transformation and, lastly,
was a teenager, I’d even make my own outfits Spirit for infinity, pure energy and unlimited
that looked a little ridiculous but I loved them. potential.
In my early 30s, while pregnant with my son
Loki, this art form changed my life. I now want This book is great for those wanting to learn
to help you fall in love with macramé too. macramé or evolve it into something more.
It not only teaches you some of the basics of
My love of all things magical also started at macramé but also introduces you to crafts that
a very young age. I would read books about you can bring into macramé, such as weaving
wicca and paganism that led me to have an webs and wire wrapping crystals. I hope this
interest in crystals and their energy. My sister book inspires you to make something unique
and I would collect gems from a local shop – feel free to break away from the exact
and place them around our room. Crystals are pattern and make little changes, whether it be
believed to have healing powers and there’s the colour of the string you choose or the style
a stone to help with almost any problem we of knots you use.
come across in life. They look beautiful while
they do this, too.
Rebecca Millar
Crystals are the perfect match for macramé:
the natural cotton fibres teamed with stones
and crystals are stunning together. I have
used my love of crystals in lots of my work
and have featured them in several of these
projects. When making a new project, I really
like to think about where that wall hanging,
plant hanger or accessory will be used. For
example, I have tiger’s eye in a small plant
hanger next to my desk for knowledge. I also
have rose quartz in many places around my
home to spread happiness.
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MATERIALS AND EQUIPMEnt
STRING HOOPS AND SHAPES
Most of the projects in this book are made You’ll need a base for most of these projects,
with 4mm (5/ in) luxury macramé string; such as a hoop, moon hoop, metal shape or
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however, a few are made with different driftwood. Hoops and moons can be made
widths. Normally, the bigger the project, the from many different materials, for instance,
thicker the string, and on the larger projects, when I made my first large dreamcatcher,
I’ve listed more string under Materials than I used a hula hoop reinforced with tape.
you need, to allow for any errors. I’ve used Very thick cardboard can be used for moon
single-ply cotton string from UK manufacturers, shapes and I now choose to use MDF hoops
as it’s the most popular choice for macramé in my large projects that I cut myself using a
due to its softness and durability, and it jigsaw, but these can be bought from various
creates beautiful, seamless patterns. craft stores and www.vanircreations.com.
For smaller projects I use thinner metal hoops
Natural string is my favourite to work with as and shapes. I also use huge steel shapes from
it brings a bohemian/Nordic vibe that I love. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/bramblesky, like the
Coloured string is great for those who want to one used for the Serenity Wall Hanging.
add a bit of personality to their designs and is
something I enjoy working with. I have great I often use driftwood and wooden dowels
fun putting together different colour palettes for large macramé wall hangings. Look for
and deciding what will work best for new driftwood at a local beach and wooden
projects. Feel free to change the colours in dowels are found at local DIY stores or on
these projects to suit your home. online marketplaces.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
I use crystals, yarn, thick sewing thread, beads, feathers, craft wire and
fabric dye. You can find these on online marketplaces, local craft stores
and at www.vanircreations.com.
YOU WILL NEED
For all projects For some projects
• Spray bottle
• Scissors • Sticky tape • Rubber gloves
• Tape measure • Glue gun and glue sticks • Salt
• Warm water
• Needle
• Large bowl
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
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