New School Macramé: A contemporary knotting manual for over 100 fresh fibre projects

by Terri Watson

Overview

Macramé is a fibre medium that has been around for centuries, and yet there are still revolutionary ways to modernize and elevate the knots.

In this book, fibre artist Terri Watson shares her new school approach to creating contemporary knotted macramé canvases, using just a few simple knots. Terri has been shaking up fibre traditions for years with her vertical clove hitch knot tapestries, choosing to explore an unprecedented style, and shaping an emergent fibre phenomenon.

If you have ever wanted to learn tips and tricks from one of the pioneers of this style, look no further! In this book, Terri candidly shares many of her tried, true, and top secret (shhhh!) knotting techniques: including how to create vertical clove hitch knot fibre art that is as polished on the back as it is on the front; how to finish a piece using her signature streamlined scroll finish; how to incorporate different colours to create beautiful knotted tapestries. By following the step-by-step instructions in this book, you too can learn to design and create your own macramé ‘canvas' patterns like a pro!

This book features ten projects that Terri will walk you through start to finish, followed by an extensive library of over 100 patterns and designs that you can use to create a wide variety of your own projects — wall art, plant hangers, pot covers, garlands, table mats, and even show-stopping denim jacket panels that will turn your threads into walking works of art. Consider this book a manual that will help you unlock your knotting potential, and create fibre artworks that even your mother-in-law will enjoy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446309070
Publisher:	David & Charles
Publication date:	06/14/2022
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	308,732
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 11.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

Terri Watson is a nomadic Canadian fibre artist and Chief Shenanigans Officer at Tie One On Creative, a modern macramé company. She is inspired by mid-century modern design and cheeky humour, and never shies away from a good pun. Terri has lived in Switzerland, Nicaragua and Australia, and currently resides in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Materials 6

Tools 8

Knot Guide 10

Lark's Head Knot 10

Vertical Clove Hitch Knot 11

Horizontal Clove Hitch Knot 12

Wrap Knot 13

Essential Skills 14

The Fuzzy Technique 17

Fringe Finishes 20

Scroll Finish 24

Technical Tricks 26

Projects 30

Get Your Asana to Class Yoga Mat Carrier 32

Dancing on the Ceiling Plant Hanger 36

Weave Got Company Placernat 42

Beach, Please Tote Bag 46

Keep Calm and Monogram It Plant Hanger 52

Everything's Fineapple Tapestry 58

Fluff Around and Find Out Garland 62

Hip to be Square Tapestry 68

Glow Where You Grow Pot Cover 72

Sunsational Retro Denim Jacket Panel 76

Pattern Library 82

Project Grids 84

Alphabet Grids 89

Abstract Grids 100

Border Grids 106

Geometric Grids 108

Mini Motif Grids 112

Motif Grids 116

Designing Your Own Patterns 124

Thanks 126

Suppliers 126

About the Author 126

Index 127