What is Macrame?
Macrame is a decorative textile craft that uses a clever knotting technique to create on-trend, stylish pieces of art. The end result can simply be aesthetic, such as when crafting beautiful wall hangings, but macrame is also a useful method for creating functional pieces, like stylish cushion covers or table runners.
With practice, anybody can learn macrame. In fact, it’s so simple that even children can have a go at it, since many macrame projects can be completed using only one or two basic knotting techniques. Here are some easy yet beautiful macrame projects for children, many of which can be purchased as part of an inclusive macrame kit.
Beautiful Decorations
Perfect for your child to give to their favourite teacher at Christmas time, or simply to keep and admire, a macrame kit decoration brings together a simple knotting technique with a beautiful and intricate-looking outcome.
Different skill levels can opt for different styles of decoration and children can select colours or trinkets to add to their creations. These macrame kits include a Little Fairy kit ideal for beginners looking to start out and add a touch of magic to their bedroom or the Christmas tree.
A Macrame Planter
Woven plant hangers are bang on-trend right now for sprucing up your indoor space. A macrame hanging planter is a beginner-friendly option that’s simple for even young children to create, and your child will have the opportunity to practice their fine motor skills. You’ll find a macrame kit with everything you need, or here are some simple instructions.
A Simple Wall Hanging
A beginner-friendly wall hanging is a great starting place for any budding crafter. Using only one or two colours of T-shirt yarn and only two simple knots, your child can craft a stylish wall hanging to add colour and texture to any room. All you’ll need to begin is T-shirt yarn, a wooden dowl rod or slat, some scissors and a ruler. You’ll also be able to find a macrame kit that includes all the materials you need.