Macrame Patterns

Macramé Patterns

On this page I'll show you how to tie more complicated Macrame knots, beautiful Macrame patterns and braids. And finally, you will find out how to make a Lucky Knot!! By ancient beliefs, included in any handmade Macrame item, the Lucky knot brings good luck to its owner.
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The "Gourmand" pattern

This pattern is made from three Flat knots, tied in different directions (or 1,5 Square Knots). It is often used as a central knot, for gathering together several cords.

The Square Knot Braid

This braid is made from many Square Knots made one under another. It is one of the most common patterns in Macrame.

The "Berry" pattern

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To form the "Berry" pattern, first make a Sguare Knot braid of 6-10 knots. Pull the base threads up, between the 3rd and 4th cords above the first knot. Place the basic threads between the working threads and make one more, finishing Square knot.
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The Spiral braid

This braid is made from many Flat knots tied in the same direction. For a left-twisted braid make left Flat knots, for right-twisted - right knots.
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The Chain braid

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For creating this braid make Loop knots with both cords by turns. This braid is easily stretching.
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The Chameleon braid

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First, create a Square Knot. Then change positions of the base and working threads - move the base ones to edges, as is shown on the picture. Tie another Square Knot, then change positions of threads again, etc. The Chameleon braid looks nicer if made with two different colored cords.
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The Square Knot braid with Picots

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Leave equal loops between two Square knots and fix them with pins. Then remove the pins and squeeze the knots close to each other. You will now have a very trim lace. Also you can make loops in two Square Knots (the 3rd picture).
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The Wavy Braid

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Mount four threads. With edge cords make Loop Knots over the base center cords. Use right and left base cords by turns. This braid is especially nice if made with multi-colored cords.
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Josephine Knot

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Here is one of the most beautiful Macrame knots! Place two threads as shown on picture (instead of two thick treads can be used two bunches of threads). Pull all four ends evenly. This knot is perfect for the center of Macrame piece.
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The Cross (Chinese) Knot

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Place two threads as shown on picture and then pull ends evenly. You will have a very nice square-shaped knot.
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The Clover Leaf Knot

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This Chinese knot brings health and wealth in your house. Make loops with the thread in strict order, as shown on the 1st and 2nd pictures. The hardest and final step - to pull out the certain loops above and under the main large loop (pay attention to the arrows, shown on enlarged 2nd picture!).
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The Snake Knot

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Fix two cords. Make a Loop Knot with the right cord (as shown on the 1st pic). Then with the left cord tie a loop through the first one (2nd picture). Tie the knot.
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The Chess pattern

First, create a row of Square knots. Then, making the next row, make Square knots between the knots in the upper row. Continue making rows of knots in this chess order.
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The "Petals" pattern

Tie a diagonal (from left top to right bottom) Hitch of 6-10 Double Half Hitches. For a second diagonal Hitch use the edge left thread as base thread. After completing a whole row, make a Double Half Hitch with the 1st base thread on the 2nd base cord. Then make two similiar diagonal Hitches, but this time - from right top to left bottom.
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The Lucky Knot (Good Luck Knot)

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Here you are - the Lucky knot! It is probably the hardest one, but as people say, the best is always hard to get! My advice: use pins for fixing the cord on each step - it makes your work easier. Ok, let's start!

Place the thread as shown on the 1st picture, a "three-petal flower" will appear (Note: The "petals" shouldn't be very long, 2-3 inches will be enough. I made longer ones for better displaying of the knot).
Starting with the bottom threads, bend the "petals" as shown on the 2nd picture. Pull ends evenly in opposite directions. You will have the knot as shown on the 3rd picture.
Repeat step 2.
Carefully pull out the loops from the first (lower) knot to create small "petals" between large ones.

You now have your own Lucky Knot! Isn't it nice?

The "Gourmand" pattern This pattern is made from three Flat knots, tied in different directions (or 1,5 Square Knots). It is often used as a central knot, for gathering together several cords.	The Square Knot Braid This braid is made from many Square Knots made one under another. It is one of the most common patterns in Macrame.
The "Berry" pattern Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 To form the "Berry" pattern, first make a Sguare Knot braid of 6-10 knots. Pull the base threads up, between the 3rd and 4th cords above the first knot. Place the basic threads between the working threads and make one more, finishing Square knot. Back to top	The Spiral braid This braid is made from many Flat knots tied in the same direction. For a left-twisted braid make left Flat knots, for right-twisted - right knots. Back to top
The Chain braid Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 For creating this braid make Loop knots with both cords by turns. This braid is easily stretching. Back to top	The Chameleon braid Step 1 Step 2 First, create a Square Knot. Then change positions of the base and working threads - move the base ones to edges, as is shown on the picture. Tie another Square Knot, then change positions of threads again, etc. The Chameleon braid looks nicer if made with two different colored cords. Back to top
The Square Knot braid with Picots Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Leave equal loops between two Square knots and fix them with pins. Then remove the pins and squeeze the knots close to each other. You will now have a very trim lace. Also you can make loops in two Square Knots (the 3rd picture). Back to top	The Wavy Braid Step 1 Step 2 Mount four threads. With edge cords make Loop Knots over the base center cords. Use right and left base cords by turns. This braid is especially nice if made with multi-colored cords. Back to top
Josephine Knot Step 1 Step 2 Here is one of the most beautiful Macrame knots! Place two threads as shown on picture (instead of two thick treads can be used two bunches of threads). Pull all four ends evenly. This knot is perfect for the center of Macrame piece. Back to top	The Cross (Chinese) Knot Step 1 Step 2 Place two threads as shown on picture and then pull ends evenly. You will have a very nice square-shaped knot. Back to top
The Clover Leaf Knot Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 This Chinese knot brings health and wealth in your house. Make loops with the thread in strict order, as shown on the 1st and 2nd pictures. The hardest and final step - to pull out the certain loops above and under the main large loop (pay attention to the arrows, shown on enlarged 2nd picture!). Back to top	The Snake Knot Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Fix two cords. Make a Loop Knot with the right cord (as shown on the 1st pic). Then with the left cord tie a loop through the first one (2nd picture). Tie the knot. Back to top
The Chess pattern First, create a row of Square knots. Then, making the next row, make Square knots between the knots in the upper row. Continue making rows of knots in this chess order. Back to top	The "Petals" pattern Tie a diagonal (from left top to right bottom) Hitch of 6-10 Double Half Hitches. For a second diagonal Hitch use the edge left thread as base thread. After completing a whole row, make a Double Half Hitch with the 1st base thread on the 2nd base cord. Then make two similiar diagonal Hitches, but this time - from right top to left bottom. Back to top