Complete Starter Guide to Macramé: 15 Knotted Home Creations Made with Natural Materials (Fox Chapel Publishing) Book of Macrame Projects for Beginners - Wall Art, Fruit Baskets, a Cat Bed, and More - Softcover

Angela Barretta

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1497104947 ISBN 13: 9781497104945

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Get started in macramé the easy way!

• 15 unique macramé projects including wall hangings, fruit hammocks, a wall cat bed, and more
• Detailed step-by-step instructions are easy to follow with accompanying photos for each knot and project
• Extensive knot guide with over 20 knots, patterns, and variations, including reef knots, hitch knots, square knots, and more
• Author Angela Barretta is a macramé artist and instructor, specializing in fiber and wood accessories

Searching for a new hobby to liven up your home with affordable, innovative, and irresistible craftwork? Then Complete Starter Guide to Macramé is for you!

The art of macramé is one of the most accessible ways to create bohemian, chic, and artistic designs. Inside this book, author and macramé artist Angela Barretta steers you through tons of easy-to-master macramé knot styles, from the lark's head knot and clove hitch knot to a double half hitch diamond with accent knot and a zigzag pattern.

Learn to macramé with clear step-by-step instructions — photographed in painstaking detail — teaching you to knot everything from macramé plant hangers to beautiful macramé wall hanging pieces.

Discover the secrets of a top macramé artisan and start crafting beautiful home décor to turn your space into a living, breathing testament to the power of the knot!

Projects include:

• Tree of Life Wall Hanging
• Shiloh Feather Wall Hanging
• Leo Mountain Dyed Wall Hanging
• Haven Wall Cat Bed
• Ayla Plant Hanger
• Merek Plant Hanger
• Coralynn Wall Plant Hanger
• Fruit Hammock
• Hanging Fruit Basket
• Beaded Banana Hanger
• Arvin Wall Shelf
• Stella Jewelry Shelf
• And more!

Macramé is a wonderfully rewarding hobby you can perform from home to create a beautifully nostalgic bohemian style that can liven up any space. Gain confidence in your macramé skills with the easy step-by-step inside Complete Starter Guide to Macramé!

About this title

About the Author

Angela Barretta loves all things macramé — both as an enthusiast and a teacher. You can find her macramé ideas and creations all over YouTube, TikTok, and even an Etsy shop, where she's invited hundreds of thousands of macramé enthusiasts to discover her favorite macramé patterns. In Complete Starter Guide to Macramé, she's revealing some of her favorite secrets for the first time, detailing the macramé knots that have helped her turn a hobby into a beautiful way to decorate her home with homemade fiber and wood accessories.

From the Back Cover

Gain Confidence in Your Macramé Skills with Complete Starter Guide to Macramé!

Whether you're a complete knotting novice or looking to refine your macramé skills, this comprehensive guide by macramé artist Angela Barretta offers everything you need to begin. First, Angela walks you through the supplies and tools to have on hand, then she shows you the fundamental knots, patterns, and tips to make your macramé journey a success. You'll build on the basic skills to create 15 unique and functional projects that blend wood and macramé, from stunning wall hangings to hanging plant holders, fruit holders, and shelves. There's even a gorgeous hanging cat bed! With detailed step-by-step instructions and beautifully photographed guidance for each project, you'll be able to master essential knots and patterns, including square knots, zigzags, and double half hitch diamonds, in no time!

Inside you'll find:

• An inspirational gallery of project ideas
• 15 step-by-step projects, including wall hangings, plant hangers, fruit hangers, and shelves
• A detailed Supplies and Tools section
• A step-by-step Knot and Pattern Guide
• Helpful tips and tricks to improve your crafting

"Angela Barretta's Complete Starter Guide to Macramé is a stunning testament to her skills and creativity, offering clear guidance and inspiring projects that bring the art of macramé to life." — The team at Ganxxet

"In this book, Angela Barretta beautifully combines wood and fiber in 15 easy-to-follow projects. Beginners will love learning each knot while crafting eye-catching, functional pieces for their homes. A fantastic resource for new macramé enthusiasts!" — Nghi Ho, founder of Miss Knottie Macramé and author of Macramé: The Power of Knots

"Angela's passion for macramé comes through in this book. The blend of fiber and wood is fresh and exciting, and the way she breaks down each knot makes learning so much fun!" — Christina, founder of Nook Theory

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1497104947
• ISBN 13: 9781497104945
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128