What To Consider When Creating your Macrame Patterns

While creating macrame pattern are very fun and therapeutic, there are some things to consider without getting really "technical."

1. Finishing Size: Usually macrame patterns will give you specifics in terms of cord measurements and the finishing size. If you want to alter a pattern or to make very innovative designs on your own, you have the option to coming up with a size prior to starting.

Think about the finishing length. This refers to length that is measured from top to bottom or from one end to another end. Each length is determined by the finishing length. If there is a fringe, include that as well, if possible.

This is another area to consider, finishing width. This is the size of the project from side to side. The amount of cords you cut are determined by the finishing width, as well as the size of the material you will be using.

2. Size of Material: Size refers to the diameter, or the cord width. This is expressed in millimeters.

For standard macrame projects, the most used cord sizes are 4 mm and 6 mm. However, in micro-macrame (jewelry), the used cords are 1mm to 2 mm.

Tip: The majority of materials are sold by the yard or in meters. However, some are sold by the food--pay attention to these details when shopping for these materials.

3. Cord Numbers: In determining the cord numbers, you should know the finishing sizes in addition to how thick the cord material is.