I have to second the comment from 2 yrs ago...this is the FIRST and only video I’ve found explaining how to line up and make the double half hitch knots in detail. Most don’t even explain what knot they’re using and/or they use the method they’ve refined it to and you they do it fast and their hands get in the way. Thank you sooooo much for this!
This is what a real, good tutorial should be: with clear explanations and tips. Unlike the majority of so called “tutorials” that are simply demos without any explanations, but with some annoying music on a loop. Thank you!
Sherri thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! I learned more from you and got far clearer direction and understanding in 20 minutes than I have in watching so many DIY videos!
If you only knew how many tutorials I have watched to find YOU!! Such good dialogue, and a commonality to anyone listening..The clear and good volume is much appreciated! Your delivery is so natural, as if I'm visiting the neighbor and she's showing me each step and GOING SLOW ENOUGH WITH EACH STITCH that I can actually learn what I'm doing!!! It sounds as if I'm of the only one! ( all this time I thought I was just too darn dense to learn) you have saved the faith in myself- I was beginning to question my abiity! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!
OMG! You just answered every question I had about how to know right over left, left over right, square knot, and more. I just found your channel today so I hope you have other designs to share as well. I AM SOOO GEEKED! It's 12:18 a.m. so I gotta wait til tomorrow - bummer.
@@SherriStokey Checked it out - pretty awesome stuff. I tried more macrame today - I need a LOT of practice, for sure! But it was all swirly stuff for a bracelet. I think I'll stick to straight lines for a bit. Thanks again!
Hi, I've just found your channel. I've been wanting to learn macramé for a long time now, you have explained the way to do these knots in great detail & much easier to understand without treating us all like kid's. Thank you so much for teaching us in a way we can understand & what happens when you go wrong, I'm so pleased to have found your channel. Your work is fabulous!!! Thank you so much, I can't wait to get started making this keyfob/pendant. 😊💖🌻💐🎉🎊
OMG what a wonderful tutorial. I had nearly given up being successful at macrame but have a renewed enthusiasm after watching this video. I love that you explain every step so clearly and the actions are clearly visible, no obstructions in front of the camera (i.e. head/hair/fingers). Thank you you have renewed my faith in myself that I CAN DO THIS!!
I loved your video. I mainly do bead weaving, but have wanted to get into micro macrame. I finally bought some thread and I am ready to go. I used to make a lot of friendship bracelets when I was a kid, and some got pretty complicated. Your video was very easy to follow, and I really feel like i will be able to follow it when I finish the piece I am making.... I hate unfinished pieces, but want to start this SO bad lol. Thank you again.
Thanks. One of the best tips ever is the fray check. For 30 years most of my macrame has been with large material for plant hangers, my husband gets these. Now getting into small cord and having arthritis placing beads is so difficult. Also some beads just won't except two cords through them. Fray check has opened up my ability to use some beads that I was just keeping for my wire work. For those who think this is a slowing you process think again. You might have to wait drying time but you make up for it in the speed of adding beads, especially those with smaller holes. I now have added my fray check to the list of necessary to have in my tool box. Once hardened doing needling (needling for those who don't know is cutting the end of the cord so it is slanted to a sort of a point, like a needle) of a cord is awesome. This makes the ends like using wire and they pick up beads I would never before considered using. So once again thanks for that tip.
I have finally found a tutorial that you talk all they way thur as you do ech stitch and take your time showing what your doing^^ ty for a wonderful Beginner Video
+Ruth Lauterbach, I have more classes at CraftArtEdu with video, and still photos - loads of detailed instruction. They are paid classes, though, so be sure to sign up there for the email list - they have great sales :)
I have to add to everybody else's comments... This was a great video and a great small project to try. I finally have my cord behaving as it should more or less. I still have trouble getting a nice straight even line of DHH knots but I'm sure that's just practice. I watch you doing this and I'm amazed how clean looking everything comes out. I can't even describe it properly, but you have a talent there. I'm not sure if it's your tension on the cords, the direction you pulled the cords in, or something else that gives you a nice row of double half hitch knots. Anyway I had so much cord left over that I just kept on going. Starting from the beginning with the bundle of cords and just making row after row of diagonal lines. I need the practice. Thank you again!
Been a big fan of knotted bracelets and various knotted floss works. I used to do beading until it got too expensive. Did macrame for a while, but didn't have the room for the materials of some of the larger projects. Found this craft, blends the three crafts I have loved in the past into one. Finally getting to learn how it goes. Big macrame has a different was to stop fraying, never worried about fraying with knotted bracelets, and with beading fray was not often heard of depending on the project. Hoping to get into this real soon. Have to get back into the practice of the knots again before I start doing fancy stuff like this. I'll definitely keep this channel though.
I did the same thing-macrame jute projects--big things-then crochet-everything--now trying this. We'll seen if my nerves can take this tiny stuff. LOL Good Luck!
OMG! Bless you for your patience to teach this very (seemingly) simple but tedious skill. I had been pulling my hair out trying to figure out the dhhk, and since I am Ms. Instant Gratification, impatient and must look perfect the first time out... (yeah, right) I was not going to be beat by a bunch of knots. Precarious predicament, I know. But NOW, thanks to you, I will have a sturdier foundation to start from. I will be watching, and practicing many more times with this video. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😊🌟
Thank you so much for your instruction for beginners. So very helpful!! Have clarified many errors I have been making. Please keep making these videos!
This is the best video on knotting I ever seen. Sherri, you are top notch. I've watched plenty and I've read plenty. This is by far leading the pack. Thank you.
Thank you Sherri...I have had a block with micromacrame....I watched the first 8:00...I LOVE the detail (NOT painful at all). I can see that WHEN I am comfortable, I can move quicker and the instructions can make assumptions....NOT yet.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I have been thinking about making my own macrame jewelry since I recently discovered the beautiful pieces being made these days, but I've been intimidated about trying it. Your video instructions have been wonderful! So detailed, you've made it easy to understand. Now I feel like I CAN do it too! I couldn't be more grateful!
Thank you for showing a loose knot! I've been doing that and didn't know why I couldn't get the knots straight! Tension on the holding cord! Thank you for all the tips with using pins too! And the Flat Iron too!!!
I am so grateful I found your tutorial. You make learning fun and easy. I love the way you show what happens if you don't do it right and how to fix it. I am so looking forward to more from you.
Wow!!! Finally!!! You are an amazing teacher!! I have been watching tons of videos trying to learn this technique and I've just been lost until I found yours so thank you, thank you, thank you! I can't wait to learn from you all of your fabulous tutorials. Have a great day!
This is the most excellent teaching video that I have seen on all of RUclips!!! You are an amazing teacher! I was completely absorbed and focused and was able to understand each step!! Bravo :)
Lovely tutorial! This is the year I take time out from my 101 other crafts and learn Micro Macrame. This is my first tutorial and it's a doozie. Thank you.
Thank you for doing this tutorial. This is the very first thing I’ve ever micro-macrame’d. Actually I’ve made it 3 times now, practice makes perfect. Your instructions are very easy to follow, but I am not very neat yet, so I’m going to keep doing this one a few more times.
FINALLY!!! I'd been trying as a total newbie to following a different project involving double half hitch knots but while it was with another excellent teacher she did the knot way too fast for me (on the left) which then left me endlessly doubting if I'd picked it up right esp when the pattern didn't come together - now I can see exactly how to do it I can not only figure out her pattern but make a much easier option with you here - Happy Dance :) :) THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
That teacher cannot be “excellent.” That could be an excellent macrame master, but, obviously, a cruddy useless teacher of s/he didn’t explain anything and you walked away confused and not having learned.
Santo Cielo te sigo en Facebook y hoy te he descubierto en RUclips no me lo puedo creer por supuesto que me he suscrito y a la espera de cualquier proyecto que nos quería enseñar un fuerte abrazo desde España
Thank you so much, Im new in all on this stuf,i know knitting and crochet,and many interesting stuff.. but this is good lesson for me. Its simple and its perfect for people like me,beginners for macrame or something else. good luck
I like your tutorial very much. You have such a teaching voice and explain everything in detail. I'm sticking with you. And when I'm finished with this learning piece, I'll see what else you have to teach me. Thank you, Sherri.............from Sherry
In some tutorials, the demonstrators move so fast the moves become confusing. In your tutorial, I finally have been able to see what moves, where it moves, and how it moves, and much of it has become very clear. Thank you!
RUclips gives you the ability to slow the video to almost a crawl. See the three little dots at the top of the video to your right, click it, click the function to take from normal to a slower speed. It works wonders on those who move way to fast. Hope that helps.
I know I just made a comment but ech time I see a part of this video and I see I can make this because of how awesome your teaching is I love it more again Thank you thank for helping us beginners^^
Thank you for sharing, I only know a little of macrame, your tutorial is great, have seen it all and now will begin to make your pretty pendant with LOTS of pauses to help me along!!! Could you do a tutorial on macrame bezels please? I have many natural gemstones...agate, jasper, malachite etc that would look so good with macrame, am sure many others would too.
Sherri, I was able to make one albeit wonky!! I have trouble with the hitch on the left side as my left arm is awkward due to a badly set break as a kid near the joint. guess LOTS of practice is needed to find a way to overcome that awkwardness. The larks head knot reminds me of the tatting double knot.
A cheap clear nail varnish ,,brush a drop on to your index finger ,,rub onto your cord ends and when dry cut them at a angle ready for threading on your beads ,,,,,Regards Alf
If I use standard .5 c-lon and 8/0 seed beads, it will just end up smaller, right? Is there a way to make the bail out of macrame as well, or do I just need to find a metal bail to use it as a pendant? I'm gonna try it! This is a really great tutorial. I also hope you make a small earring tutorial sometime.
Yes, if you use smaller cord and beads the resulting piece will be smaller. This post might give you an idea of the difference cord size makes: www.knotjustmacrame.com/2015/03/nylon-cord-size-comparison.html As far as a bail, I just run my cord or chain through the loop at the top of this piece.
No magic formula, sorry. It depends on how dense the knotting part of your pattern is, how many beads you include and the patterns itself. I usually guess WAY longer than I think I need the first time I try something, then scale back on subsequent attempts.
Very, very good video. Thank you. I have 2 question, how do you calculate the # of cords, and how do you calculate the lengths that is needed for a project. Thank you so much.
The number of cords depends on the pattern you're making - there's no set number. The length totally depends on the pattern, too. I usually start out with gobs more than I think I'll need and then once I've done a design once I can estimate better by what I wasted the first time around. That said, I've run short more than once :) It is possible to add more cord to continue with a piece but it's not always seamless. So, trial and error!
Ok, now is the time to learn this... I managed to source all materials except the beads.. They are not called crimping beads are they? I'm new to this... Would you be able to link to a UK supplier please or let me know what they are called, as I've searched all sorts of 2mm brass beads and can't find them.... I'm so eager to start this... Thankyou. I love that your video is easy to follow. Thanks 🙏
Thank you so much... I found them eventually. I was hearing A- dot -C. I finally worked out it was 8/0 seed... My mjstake.... Thanks can order it all now 👍
Also ordered some 11/0 by accident as it was late at night...would these be suitable for .5mmm thread.? I'm guessing they won't fit on .9 thread...thanks for your help
Hi, this is a question from someone with no experience in jewellrt making but I have always wanted to learn a craft and I am very fascinated with Micro Macrame jewellry that I wish to start making my own. My question is this... Do you think that it would be too complex for me to get into this craft right away or do I need to start off with the basic macrame home projects using regular cords and so on? I wanted to know if this has a basic element of its own that I can just start off with and if I can just get right into it without previous experience. A response from anyone with experience is welcome. Thank you :)
You don't have to have any experience with "regular" macrame before diving into micro macrame. This particular project uses slightly larger cord than the .5mm cord I usually work with, so it's a little easier for an absolute beginner. Give it a try!
Great tutorial. I found my way here because I'm preparing to buy your macrame owl tutorial - making sure I can do this! What kind of cord did you say you use? Tech or Tex or something like that? I went on Amazon and C-Lon is the brand they sell. Thanks!
The cord is Tex400 (which refers to the size) and you can get it in C-lon or Superlon. There's more information about it and sources, etc. here: www.knotjustmacrame.com/2015/08/a-micro-macrame-primer-and-upcoming.html Have fun!
I found a comment that she did respond to regarding the cord she used - Here is the exact comment and a link.... I hope this helps :) ........ Sherry said... "The cord is Tex400 (which refers to the size) and you can get it in C-lon or Superlon. There's more information about it and sources, etc. here: www.knotjustmacrame.com/2015/08/a-micro-macrame-primer-and-upcoming.html Have fun!"
You are so welcome - If you need the info on the Fray Check, I found a comment she responded to about that with a link too, here is what she said :) It is Fray Check: www.allstitch.net/product/dritz-fray-check-liquid-seam-sealant-5120.cfm?aid=FRCHK&sid=googlebase&gclid=CIva8fjKqs8CFY07gQodqLQLdw
Soooo tedious -_- I made the mistake of cutting my cord ready to make this project but every time I attempt it I end up with "shoulders" of cord next to the loop at the top, no matter how tight I pull it. And the initial holding cord is way shorter than the rest when I finish with the loop. I've tried it 3 times now with the same result each time, but the video is so boring and repetitive that I think I'm going to pack it in and hope I find a use for the cords I've cut >=| ugh.
I have to second the comment from 2 yrs ago...this is the FIRST and only video I’ve found explaining how to line up and make the double half hitch knots in detail. Most don’t even explain what knot they’re using and/or they use the method they’ve refined it to and you they do it fast and their hands get in the way. Thank you sooooo much for this!
This is what a real, good tutorial should be: with clear explanations and tips. Unlike the majority of so called “tutorials” that are simply demos without any explanations, but with some annoying music on a loop. Thank you!
Sherri thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! I learned more from you and got far clearer direction and understanding in 20 minutes than I have in watching so many DIY videos!
You are so welcome!
Also late to the party, but this is one of the best tutorials I've seen on the double half-hitch patterns. Thank you!
If you only knew how many tutorials I have watched to find YOU!! Such good dialogue, and a commonality to anyone listening..The clear and good volume is much appreciated! Your delivery is so natural, as if I'm visiting the neighbor and she's showing me each step and GOING SLOW ENOUGH WITH EACH STITCH that I can actually learn what I'm doing!!! It sounds as if I'm of the only one! ( all this time I thought I was just too darn dense to learn) you have saved the faith in myself- I was beginning to question my abiity! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!
OMG! You just answered every question I had about how to know right over left, left over right, square knot, and more. I just found your channel today so I hope you have other designs to share as well. I AM SOOO GEEKED! It's 12:18 a.m. so I gotta wait til tomorrow - bummer.
Awesome!! I have lots more info on my blog (although I admit I haven't updated it much lately - sorry!) at www.knotjustmacrame.com
@@SherriStokey Checked it out - pretty awesome stuff. I tried more macrame today - I need a LOT of practice, for sure! But it was all swirly stuff for a bracelet. I think I'll stick to straight lines for a bit. Thanks again!
Hi, I've just found your channel. I've been wanting to learn macramé for a long time now, you have explained the way to do these knots in great detail & much easier to understand without treating us all like kid's. Thank you so much for teaching us in a way we can understand & what happens when you go wrong, I'm so pleased to have found your channel. Your work is fabulous!!! Thank you so much, I can't wait to get started making this keyfob/pendant. 😊💖🌻💐🎉🎊
This is the best tutorial that I’ve found! I’ve had problems learning the double half hitch knot and this video resolved that issue. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
OMG what a wonderful tutorial. I had nearly given up being successful at macrame but have a renewed enthusiasm after watching this video. I love that you explain every step so clearly and the actions are clearly visible, no obstructions in front of the camera (i.e. head/hair/fingers). Thank you you have renewed my faith in myself that I CAN DO THIS!!
I loved your video. I mainly do bead weaving, but have wanted to get into micro macrame. I finally bought some thread and I am ready to go. I used to make a lot of friendship bracelets when I was a kid, and some got pretty complicated. Your video was very easy to follow, and I really feel like i will be able to follow it when I finish the piece I am making.... I hate unfinished pieces, but want to start this SO bad lol. Thank you again.
Have fun!!
CLEAR!!!! Thanks a lot for your explanations. So easy to understand and follow. You are a super teacher!!!
I will have to watch a few times to do this but this is an excellent tutorial. Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much for showing
This in detail. I want to learn to do this but every other video doesn’t show like you do.
I'm late to this party but thank you so much!! You video is the first I've seen with really good explanations. Great teacher.
Thanks. One of the best tips ever is the fray check. For 30 years most of my macrame has been with large material for plant hangers, my husband gets these. Now getting into small cord and having arthritis placing beads is so difficult. Also some beads just won't except two cords through them. Fray check has opened up my ability to use some beads that I was just keeping for my wire work.
For those who think this is a slowing you process think again. You might have to wait drying time but you make up for it in the speed of adding beads, especially those with smaller holes. I now have added my fray check to the list of necessary to have in my tool box. Once hardened doing needling (needling for those who don't know is cutting the end of the cord so it is slanted to a sort of a point, like a needle) of a cord is awesome. This makes the ends like using wire and they pick up beads I would never before considered using.
So once again thanks for that tip.
I have finally found a tutorial that you talk all they way thur as you do ech stitch and take your time showing what your doing^^ ty for a wonderful Beginner Video
+Ruth Lauterbach, I have more classes at CraftArtEdu with video, and still photos - loads of detailed instruction. They are paid classes, though, so be sure to sign up there for the email list - they have great sales :)
I have to add to everybody else's comments... This was a great video and a great small project to try. I finally have my cord behaving as it should more or less. I still have trouble getting a nice straight even line of DHH knots but I'm sure that's just practice. I watch you doing this and I'm amazed how clean looking everything comes out. I can't even describe it properly, but you have a talent there. I'm not sure if it's your tension on the cords, the direction you pulled the cords in, or something else that gives you a nice row of double half hitch knots. Anyway I had so much cord left over that I just kept on going. Starting from the beginning with the bundle of cords and just making row after row of diagonal lines. I need the practice. Thank you again!
Brilliant and very clear tutorial. Thank you so much.
Thanks for your selflessness there's a distinct shortage of beginners tutorials like yours yet a glut of advanced, brilliant.
Been a big fan of knotted bracelets and various knotted floss works. I used to do beading until it got too expensive. Did macrame for a while, but didn't have the room for the materials of some of the larger projects. Found this craft, blends the three crafts I have loved in the past into one. Finally getting to learn how it goes. Big macrame has a different was to stop fraying, never worried about fraying with knotted bracelets, and with beading fray was not often heard of depending on the project.
Hoping to get into this real soon. Have to get back into the practice of the knots again before I start doing fancy stuff like this. I'll definitely keep this channel though.
I did the same thing-macrame jute projects--big things-then crochet-everything--now trying this. We'll seen if my nerves can take this tiny stuff. LOL Good Luck!
OMG! Bless you for your patience to teach this very (seemingly) simple but tedious skill. I had been pulling my hair out trying to figure out the dhhk, and since I am Ms. Instant Gratification, impatient and must look perfect the first time out... (yeah, right) I was not going to be beat by a bunch of knots. Precarious predicament, I know. But NOW, thanks to you, I will have a sturdier foundation to start from. I will be watching, and practicing many more times with this video. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😊🌟
Thank you so much for your instruction for beginners. So very helpful!! Have clarified many errors I have been making. Please keep making these videos!
This is the best video on knotting I ever seen. Sherri, you are top notch. I've watched plenty and I've read plenty. This is by far leading the pack. Thank you.
Thank you Sherri...I have had a block with micromacrame....I watched the first 8:00...I LOVE the detail (NOT painful at all). I can see that WHEN I am comfortable, I can move quicker and the instructions can make assumptions....NOT yet.
thank you I have understood your instruction due to your timing and demonstration you are an ace teacher so glad to have found you
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I have been thinking about making my own macrame jewelry since I recently discovered the beautiful pieces being made these days, but I've been intimidated about trying it. Your video instructions have been wonderful! So detailed, you've made it easy to understand. Now I feel like I CAN do it too! I couldn't be more grateful!
Awesome!
Well from the comments thank god I found your video first! I'm excited to learn!
Who would've thought of a hair straightener! 💜 I'm totally new to macrame but the way you demonstrate, I believe I can give it a try. Thank you! 🙏
Well, I third it!! Until I found you, I was ready to throw in the towel and give up. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!
I’m so glad it helped!!
Now it has all become much clearer. Thank you so much for this video. I will persevere with confidence!
Thank you for showing a loose knot! I've been doing that and didn't know why I couldn't get the knots straight! Tension on the holding cord! Thank you for all the tips with using pins too! And the Flat Iron too!!!
I am so grateful I found your tutorial. You make learning fun and easy. I love the way you show what happens if you don't do it right and how to fix it. I am so looking forward to more from you.
Wow!!! Finally!!! You are an amazing teacher!! I have been watching tons of videos trying to learn this technique and I've just been lost until I found yours so thank you, thank you, thank you! I can't wait to learn from you all of your fabulous tutorials. Have a great day!
Thank you! I hope it's going okay?
This is the most excellent teaching video that I have seen on all of RUclips!!! You are an amazing teacher! I was completely absorbed and focused and was able to understand each step!! Bravo :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Finally a tutorial I can follow! Love this pendent too,! Can't wait to give this a try!
Thank you so much for teaching us a whole macramé project!
Lovely tutorial! This is the year I take time out from my 101 other crafts and learn Micro Macrame. This is my first tutorial and it's a doozie. Thank you.
You are a really pleasant teacher, love your kind way to explain what you do! Cheers from France :)
Thank you!
I’m even later to the party. This was excellent and very easy to follow.
Thank you for doing this tutorial. This is the very first thing I’ve ever micro-macrame’d. Actually I’ve made it 3 times now, practice makes perfect. Your instructions are very easy to follow, but I am not very neat yet, so I’m going to keep doing this one a few more times.
FINALLY!!! I'd been trying as a total newbie to following a different project involving double half hitch knots but while it was with another excellent teacher she did the knot way too fast for me (on the left) which then left me endlessly doubting if I'd picked it up right esp when the pattern didn't come together - now I can see exactly how to do it I can not only figure out her pattern but make a much easier option with you here - Happy Dance :) :) THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
So glad this helped!! Have fun!
That teacher cannot be “excellent.” That could be an excellent macrame master, but, obviously, a cruddy useless teacher of s/he didn’t explain anything and you walked away confused and not having learned.
Santo Cielo te sigo en Facebook y hoy te he descubierto en RUclips no me lo puedo creer por supuesto que me he suscrito y a la espera de cualquier proyecto que nos quería enseñar un fuerte abrazo desde España
This is such a fantastic tutorial Sherri. Thank you so much for such an educational video.
Let me add some love as well ...you are amazing,you are making such a difference. Thank you for your work
Really clear instructions and visuals. Thank you!
This was absolutely wonderful! Thank you for sharing and your time in making it!
Thank you so much, Im new in all on this stuf,i know knitting and crochet,and many interesting stuff.. but this is good lesson for me. Its simple and its perfect for people like me,beginners for macrame or something else. good luck
I like your tutorial very much. You have such a teaching voice and explain everything in detail. I'm sticking with you. And when I'm finished with this learning piece, I'll see what else you have to teach me. Thank you, Sherri.............from Sherry
+Sherry Boston Thank you Sherry.... from Sherri! :D I appreciate your kind words.
In some tutorials, the demonstrators move so fast the moves become confusing. In your tutorial, I finally have been able to see what moves, where it moves, and how it moves, and much of it has become very clear. Thank you!
RUclips gives you the ability to slow the video to almost a crawl. See the three little dots at the top of the video to your right, click it, click the function to take from normal to a slower speed. It works wonders on those who move way to fast. Hope that helps.
I know I just made a comment but ech time I see a part of this video and I see I can make this because of how awesome your teaching is I love it more again Thank you thank for helping us beginners^^
+Ruth Lauterbach, I'm glad you found something helpful in it!!!
Awesome tutorial! One of the best, explained very clearly! Great job! Thank you!
Thank you SO much!
This was an excellent tutorial,Thankyou so much. I will try it tomorrow.
Omg I think I can make this after your clear instructions...thank you
Thanks for sharing this Sherri - this is awesome!!
Thank you for the slo mo because I was having the hardest time withe knots.
this is an excellent tutorial. I know it was probably kinda for you to make but it was really great for someone wanting to learn how to do this, Thx!
Thank you for sharing, I only know a little of macrame, your tutorial is great, have seen it all and now will begin to make your pretty pendant with LOTS of pauses to help me along!!! Could you do a tutorial on macrame bezels please? I have many natural gemstones...agate, jasper, malachite etc that would look so good with macrame, am sure many others would too.
very well taught thank you I will definitely endeavor to learn macrame
Thank you so much for going slow enough that I can learn how to do this
Very good instruction, thank you!
Thank you ssssssooo much for sharing your amazing talent,you thought us so perfectly,and you have a very nice voice💁🏻❤️
Watching your video makes me feel like I can do this
Great tutorial. Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
Great tutorial, Great teacher. Thanks
grazie per i vostri tutorial ottimi !!@
You're welcome!
Excellent tutorial just found this craft....VERY excited ;)
Are you having fun?
Yes
Sherri, I was able to make one albeit wonky!! I have trouble with the hitch on the left side as my left arm is awkward due to a badly set break as a kid near the joint. guess LOTS of practice is needed to find a way to overcome that awkwardness. The larks head knot reminds me of the tatting double knot.
Awesome!!!!!!! THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH. This a great tutorial!!!!! ❤️
A cheap clear nail varnish ,,brush a drop on to your index finger ,,rub onto your cord ends and when dry cut them at a angle ready for threading on your beads ,,,,,Regards Alf
Thank you very helpful.
Awesome tutorial!
If I use standard .5 c-lon and 8/0 seed beads, it will just end up smaller, right? Is there a way to make the bail out of macrame as well, or do I just need to find a metal bail to use it as a pendant? I'm gonna try it! This is a really great tutorial. I also hope you make a small earring tutorial sometime.
Yes, if you use smaller cord and beads the resulting piece will be smaller. This post might give you an idea of the difference cord size makes: www.knotjustmacrame.com/2015/03/nylon-cord-size-comparison.html
As far as a bail, I just run my cord or chain through the loop at the top of this piece.
i be watching you again were can i get the bored and all the things you are good at teaching so i am going to try this
I did a post with some sources here: www.knotjustmacrame.com/2015/08/a-micro-macrame-primer-and-upcoming.html Hopefully most of it is still current!
thank you so much
wonderful primer
many thanks from Belgium very clear !
Salute thanks for this
Great tutorial, thanks so much for sharing!
love it definitely I will do it.
do you have any class to learn to calculate how much cord to cut?..
I just start following you...
No magic formula, sorry. It depends on how dense the knotting part of your pattern is, how many beads you include and the patterns itself. I usually guess WAY longer than I think I need the first time I try something, then scale back on subsequent attempts.
Espectacular
Very, very good video. Thank you. I have 2 question, how do you calculate the # of cords, and how do you calculate the lengths that is needed for a project. Thank you so much.
The number of cords depends on the pattern you're making - there's no set number. The length totally depends on the pattern, too. I usually start out with gobs more than I think I'll need and then once I've done a design once I can estimate better by what I wasted the first time around. That said, I've run short more than once :) It is possible to add more cord to continue with a piece but it's not always seamless. So, trial and error!
@@SherriStokey- Thank you for replying. I will do your method of use a lot and calculate later, lolol
hola quisiera saber que es lo que contiene el envase donde moja el hilo gracias y el trabajo hermoso
Se llama Fray check sirve para sellar las puntas del cordon
y no se deshile😊
+kititicha muchas gracias
+kititicha muchas gracias
Ok, now is the time to learn this... I managed to source all materials except the beads.. They are not called crimping beads are they? I'm new to this... Would you be able to link to a UK supplier please or let me know what they are called, as I've searched all sorts of 2mm brass beads and can't find them.... I'm so eager to start this... Thankyou. I love that your video is easy to follow. Thanks 🙏
Those are 8/0 seed beads (different than crimp beads). Like these: www.beadsdirect.co.uk/miyuki-round-beads-size-8-3mm
Thank you so much... I found them eventually. I was hearing A- dot -C. I finally worked out it was 8/0 seed... My mjstake.... Thanks can order it all now 👍
Also ordered some 11/0 by accident as it was late at night...would these be suitable for .5mmm thread.? I'm guessing they won't fit on .9 thread...thanks for your help
@@bugerlugs63 no, they won’t fit on the .9 cord but yes, they work on .5mm
Thankyou...I thought so, starting to understand it now 👍
What cord do you use ?
Thank you so much for your video 🤩🤩😅🤩
Glad you found it helpful! I used either s-lon or c-lon nylon bead cord.
Hi Sherri, love your work. What type of thread do you recommend using?
I use either c-lon or s-lon
So glad i saw your videos!could you please recommend where i could buy cords ,gemstones and some good quality small beads?
I like Bello Modo - they have a good selection of cord and Japanese seed beads as well as buttons and findings.
@@SherriStokey ook thanks a lot!any specific brands for cords please?good quality ones..
I use either c-lon or s-lon
@@SherriStokey thanks a lot!
Hi, this is a question from someone with no experience in jewellrt making but I have always wanted to learn a craft and I am very fascinated with Micro Macrame jewellry that I wish to start making my own. My question is this... Do you think that it would be too complex for me to get into this craft right away or do I need to start off with the basic macrame home projects using regular cords and so on? I wanted to know if this has a basic element of its own that I can just start off with and if I can just get right into it without previous experience. A response from anyone with experience is welcome. Thank you :)
You don't have to have any experience with "regular" macrame before diving into micro macrame. This particular project uses slightly larger cord than the .5mm cord I usually work with, so it's a little easier for an absolute beginner. Give it a try!
+Sherri Stokey Thank you! I appreciate the prompt response. I will :)
Agree!
Im going to try this .. Im scared lol
One question, you dipped the end of cords in a solution, what was that called please?
It is Fray Check: www.allstitch.net/product/dritz-fray-check-liquid-seam-sealant-5120.cfm?aid=FRCHK&sid=googlebase&gclid=CIva8fjKqs8CFY07gQodqLQLdw
Great tutorial. I found my way here because I'm preparing to buy your macrame owl tutorial - making sure I can do this!
What kind of cord did you say you use? Tech or Tex or something like that? I went on Amazon and C-Lon is the brand they sell. Thanks!
The cord is Tex400 (which refers to the size) and you can get it in C-lon or Superlon. There's more information about it and sources, etc. here: www.knotjustmacrame.com/2015/08/a-micro-macrame-primer-and-upcoming.html Have fun!
Thank you for your speedy reply and link to primer. Great primer - I think I can do this!
why wouldn't you just use the two that you cut off as tassels as well?
You could, but they're sticking out from the last knot at an angle so they won't lay right with the rest of the tassel.
Hello,
Could you make your videos traductable please? Thank you. :) ( I'm french )
Si contesta por favor hágalo ha través de Facebook ya que me hace la traducción al momento GRACIAS
Where do you get your cord? I can never seem to find the right type.
Did you ever find out what Cord she used or where she got it as I have the same question?
mizmunchkin1982 no, I didn't...
I found a comment that she did respond to regarding the cord she used - Here is the exact comment and a link.... I hope this helps :) ........
Sherry said...
"The cord is Tex400 (which refers to the size) and you can get it in C-lon or Superlon. There's more information about it and sources, etc. here: www.knotjustmacrame.com/2015/08/a-micro-macrame-primer-and-upcoming.html Have fun!"
mizmunchkin1982 Thanks so much!
You are so welcome - If you need the info on the Fray Check, I found a comment she responded to about that with a link too, here is what she said :)
It is Fray Check: www.allstitch.net/product/dritz-fray-check-liquid-seam-sealant-5120.cfm?aid=FRCHK&sid=googlebase&gclid=CIva8fjKqs8CFY07gQodqLQLdw
Soooo tedious -_- I made the mistake of cutting my cord ready to make this project but every time I attempt it I end up with "shoulders" of cord next to the loop at the top, no matter how tight I pull it. And the initial holding cord is way shorter than the rest when I finish with the loop. I've tried it 3 times now with the same result each time, but the video is so boring and repetitive that I think I'm going to pack it in and hope I find a use for the cords I've cut >=| ugh.
"not the only one"(correction)
Wow
s lon?