Free Macrame projects: how to get started

How to mount the yarn

First of all, you need to measure the length of the yarn that you will need for your work. Here is a rule (not strict, but useful) - the length of thread must be about 4 times longer than the piece you want to create. If you double your cord - the length must be 8 times more. But also the yarn length depends on design of future work (what knots are being used, how many of them) and on the thickness of the yarn (thicker cord - more length).
After you have measured the length of the yarn, you should anchor each thread to the pillow.

Here is the most common method to do it (doubled thread makes two ends), which is called the Lark's head knot.
Sometimes you need to anchor each thread separately.
Look, how easily you can do it. This method is called the Double Half Hitch. Later you will learn that it can be used not only for mounting, but also for creating Macrame patterns.

Here is the simplest way to mount the yarn - just fasten it with pins! This method is good, if you create a narrow Macrame item (belt, bracelet, etc).
And finally, there is an example of decorative mounting of the yarn. Just tie a Double Half Hitch knot, make a loop, then tie another Double Half Hitch knot. It is the Picot knot mounting.

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Here is the most common method to do it (doubled thread makes two ends), which is called the Lark's head knot.	Sometimes you need to anchor each thread separately. Look, how easily you can do it. This method is called the Double Half Hitch. Later you will learn that it can be used not only for mounting, but also for creating Macrame patterns.
Here is the simplest way to mount the yarn - just fasten it with pins! This method is good, if you create a narrow Macrame item (belt, bracelet, etc).	And finally, there is an example of decorative mounting of the yarn. Just tie a Double Half Hitch knot, make a loop, then tie another Double Half Hitch knot. It is the Picot knot mounting.