Basic Macramé: Knot Nature-Inspired Tapestries

Learn the fundamentals of macramé to create landscape-inspired wall hangings step by step, from the basic knots to the final styling

• Introduction
• The Foundations of Macramé
• Creating the Tapestry
• Caring for the Finished Tapestry
• Final project

Macramé requires a delicate balance between imagination and logic. While its meditative qualities leave room for daydreaming, its problem-solving facet keeps you on your toes. This duality is what drew fiber artist Rachel Breuklander to macramé in the first place, and what started as a hobby evolved into a career. Knotting tapestries with evocative natural scenery, she quickly grew a following and founded The Lark’s Head, where she sells her pieces and provides educational resources for aspiring textile artists.

In this online course, learn to create landscape-inspired wall hangings with a step-by-step introduction to macramé. Rachel walks you through her entire process, from the initial design to the final knotting and styling. Capture the essence of the natural world in textured tapestries and add an elegant hint of color to any space.

• About Me
• Influences
• Introduction and Materials
• Learning the Knots 1
• Learning the Knots 2
• Measuring and Cutting Cord
• Pulling Inspiration
• Sketching
• Preparing the Workspace
• Creating the Sky and Upper Mountain Outline
• Adding the Accent Colors
• Adding the Second Layer of Mountains and Color
• Finishing the Tapestry
• Styling and Sharing Your Finished Tapestry
• Caring and Packaging Your Wall Hanging
• Tips and Tricks for Your Future as a Fiber Artist
• Basic Macramé: Knot Nature-Inspired Tapestries