Mod Knots: Creating Jewelry and Accessories with Macrame

by Cathi Milligan

Yes, it's macramé!

Creating fabulous jewelry, accessories and even clothing is fantastically easy with macramé. Yes, macramé. The art of knotting is oh-so simple. And oh-so fun, too. Whether you're a first time knotter or a pro at the craft, you'll love the fresh spin that Mod Knots puts on the traditional craft of macramé.

Inside you'll learn step by step the basic techniques of macramé as well as how to create 25 projects from yarn, leather, cord and even wire. Your wardrobe will never be the same once you start creating necklaces, bracelets and earrings for every occasion, belts to match any outfit, incredibly soft and cozy scarves, and even one-of-a-kind purses and bags.

Let Mod Knots show you all there is to love about macramé!

Genres: Nonfiction, Crafts, Reference, Art

130 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Tammy · Rating 1 out of 5]

While the ideas in the book are creative, the book is so poorly edited that I am surprised it made it to the marketplace. There are grammatical errors and worse, the tutorial photography is not sufficiently detailed and poorly lit. You simply cannot see what the artist is doing with regards to the knots! The same photos are repeated on left and right pages of same spread - ugh.

[Gwen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh Wow, this is my new fave eye candy. Out of all the fiber arts, the one I have actually been able to do well was macrame. I really made some nice macrame projects as a teen and younger mom, including some angels for the Christmas tree. I have not been so successful with other types of fiber crafts. Now there is a book that combines macrame with wire and beads!! I am really excited to try a couple of these projects. I hope I can take an upcoming class on jewelry repair and assemblage at the rec center just to get familiar with the tools and supplies. I've had some beads for a long time that I want to use. So we'll see!!

[Marian · Rating 2 out of 5]

I only found the ones made with silver wire appealing.

[Aunna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great book to look through for inspiration, but the larger projects look pretty cheesy (Yoga bag and guitar strap). I love the macrame scarf idea!

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great pictures and explanations to make all kinds of items.

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Macrame is back. Techniques and projects with step by step instructions which include photos for jewelry using string, wire and leather with beads tied in and accessories.

[Lisa Ulibarri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this one I have always loved knots and string arts so this was a cool reminder and took it in new directions too.