Macrame Definition

Macrame
Macrame

A technique of knotting cords that produces a rough lace-like fabric. Believed to be Arabic in origin. The basic knots are the half hitch, full hitch, square knot, and double half hitch. Check out our tutorial to learn these knots.

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