This last part about the sustainability about the brand made me so happy 😊 Producing even a small amount of cotton requires very large quantities of water, and it makes me feel bad to buy it just for crochet or macrame. Thank you ☺️ 😊❤
Thank you sooo much ❤❤ I am trying to buy some of my first macrame cords and most e-shops are really lacking some basic explanations or how to work with each cord. Many thanks once again 🥰😊
Omg! I learn so much from you; I’m now going back to all your videos to binge watch! I’ve been doing a Macrame for half a year now and I am addicted to it and I just find that your videos are so educational and straightforward and I’ve gotten so many tips already I can’t thank you enough❤️
Just the third video I see from your channel. All are fascinating. On this one, at minute 6:00 you recommend to put tape on the ends "as soon as you cut" the cord. I am in the habit of: 1) measure, 2)put tape at cutting point, 3)cut on the middle of the tape. This way the length that you are going to use has the so-needed tape and also the end that remains in the spool.
I cannot get your bobbiny link to work. Just letting you know in case you get commission from the link. Thank you so much for your tutorialS AND I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!
Really? That's strange, the website opens for me...I am not getting any commissions from them, so that's fine and I hope you were able to find their website through google search or somewhere else. And thank you 😊
I have always been amazed and intimidated with Macrame. I have along way to go, but with your explanation of the different ropes, I'm now inspired. I'm now trying to figure out how to hang my project as I work on it. I'll be looking for a video about this next. Thankyou for inspiring me. 🦋😊🦋
Macrame is a wonderful hobby, you should definitely give it a try 😊 Have you seen my other videos for beginners on starting with macrame, measuring cord and the hacks? Those could be helpful in the beginning. For the hanging - before I had my clothing rack I would use just a simple hanger for clothes, put it on my curtain dowel and then use a long string to hang the piece of driftwood onto the hanger. I don’t know if that’s well explained 😅
Thank you! 😊 I love those rings too but unfortunately they were just cheap jewelry and now my fingers are all green when I wear them 😅 I need to find some better quality replacements…
I used to macrame back in the 1970s when I was a young woman. (I'm so thrilled that is being embraced once again and loved as I did!) I've forgotten so much about it though that it was keeping me from beginning again. Your videos have been such a blessing! I'm watching them all first as a refresher and to pick up new techniques and knowledge. Thank you so very much! You've made this old hippie chick happy!
Hello! I'm just starting out and your videos are such a great help! Thank you so much❤️ I have a tiny question though. My friends got me a A LOT of 2ply cord. Can I unravel it to work with it as if it is single strand?
I am glad my videos are helpful for you. Yes, you can definitely unravel it and use it as single strand. However I think the 2ply cord same as the 3ply cord will keep some of the waviness to it if you decide to brush it out. Which is not necessarily a bad thing, just something to be aware of if you are planning to brush out a fringe...
Good question. I start with calculating the exact costs of all the materials and then I estimate how much time I spent working on the piece and I use an hourly rate of what I think my time is worth (this is the trickiest part I think). And those two added together give me the final price.
A big thank you for your guideline on cords type n sizes. Im facing difficulty in getting the actual macrame cotton cord here in Tanzania n to order online I personally see it as too expensive. So I have been going around searching shops to see what is eseally available n also keeping price in mind. So Iv cum up with the synthetic type that is the type used to make fishing nets. Now am confused as the size I use is 150ply N the project im working on requires the 5mm cord can you guide me on this pls
I found that when it comes to the braided cords you can find those a lot more easily in shops as cords used for knitting, crochet and other crafts so maybe that's something you could try as well. I am not sure what 150ply would equal to in macrame cords but the "ply" (at least in the macrame cords) is the number of "braids" that make up the cord and it's usually single ply, 3ply or 4ply. I don't think I've ever seen any other versions. So in macrame cords that doesn't tell you how thick the cord is, you could have 3ply cord that's 1,5mm or 3mm or 9mm and so on. I would suggest you either ask at the shop if the know the thickness of the cord or that you simply try to measure it yourself.
One of your projects that you showed toward the end of the video had lots of little macrame balls on it. Do you have a tutorial for making those little macrame balls? :-)
Thank you so much for the 'corducation'! I learned so much from this tutorial and am getting ready to place my order knowing exactly what I need and want! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
So, it's probably not my best plan to make my second macrame project a tree of life with 1mm and 0.5mm cord. I knew it took me longer than it should've, but I thought it was because I'm not a very quick learner. Lol
Thank you so much for all useful info 😊 I’m kind of new to the macrame world 😊 which cord would you advise me to use working with Chandeliers and Hamok chairs? Thanks 🤩🥰
Thanks for all the information! And I have a question about the piece you showed, do you know the name of the knot you did with the two colors together? I've never seen that one before and it looks really cool! Hope you know which one I mean 😁
Do you mean the one on the green/white piece that I am showing at 8:10? I have tutorial for that piece including the braid here ua-cam.com/video/XrWOvGbdj6k/v-deo.html
Huh, that's an interesting combination, I have no idea how they made that...As I have no experience working with such a combination I unfortunately can't tell you how that will work compared to 100% cotton. Maybe someone else in the audience will be able to advise...
Thankyou so much explaining, I have watched so many patterns, to begin with eg. Leaves etc, but do you have other suggestions for a total,beginner I love dream catchers etc. Thankyou again
Thank you so much for this easy to understand video. I am just getting back into macrame after 40 odd years and it is so confusing when it comes to purchasing materials, there is so much out there along with a lot of inferior quality. You have clearly explained the different cords which will make buying so much easier.
Thank you Helen, I am really grateful for the feedback! And of course I am so happy to hear that my video was helpful to you 😊 Well let’s see how much you will enjoy macrame after a 40 year break 🙂 I would also be very curious to know if you see other differences than just the materials being used…?
I’m in Canada, planning to make something like a cross between a backpack and a plant hanger (like a plant hanger with backpack straps) with a fringe at the end/bottom-back I’ve had a hard time deciding what cord to use (ideally would be interested in working with 3-ply) and if I should use 3/4mm or 5mm Curious if you (or anyone reading this) have recommendations for cord on Amazon that might be good for this project?
It really depends on what you want for the overall look to be but I have two notes. You mentioned you want fringe, just keep in mind that the fringe from a 3ply cord is a bit wavy and it won't be straight like the fringe from single twist cords. And for the size of the cord I would probably go with something thicker so the 5mm or even thicker than that as it sounds like a bigger project and the smaller cord might feel a bit lost in it, the knots won't be as visible....Here is some 5mm 3ply cord on Amazon that might be what you need amzn.to/3DfsM7W
@@annabaginova01 thank you so much for taking the time to respond! That was super helpful, I really appreciate it 💓 love your channel, I’ve been binge watching all week 🤣🥲
Hi 👋 How are you 😊 How can i DM you to show you my work to give me your opinion And to chat with you about any obstacles i face during work Am from EGYPT by the way Hope to see your reply soon 😊
Hi there 👋 Sorry for the late reply, the comments are getting a bit overwhelming here...you can send me a DM on Instagram but I am even worse with the messages there so unfortunately I can't promise a speedy reply.
Good gide for any one to know and start he's project with macrame I really appreciate your way in teaching the important knowledge one need to go ahead in macrame. Thanks
Of course, I think the smaller cords work better for the smaller projects but I think for beginners it is easier to learn the knots on some medium sized project with the 5 mm cord.
I know I am answering this kinda late so you may not need this information anymore but I would use single twist or 3ply cords mostly on projects where I want to brush out the fringe. And for ones where I don't want to do that I would use the braided cords which don't unravel.
I am just thinking about macrame, and I was so confused - this video answered so many questions - Thank you so much. Quick question, if you should lee this - is there any color that is easier to see the knots, when just starting out? Thanks again!
Glad to hear the video was helpful :) I would definitely say that with lighter colors you can see the knots better than with darker ones. Also if you just want to practice you can use different colors to really see how each cord is knotted.
I hope I got your question correctly - there is 4ply cord (=4 layers/strands) and there is 3ply cord (=3 layers/strands) and you are wondering which one is better for macrame right? I only have experience with 3ply cord but I don't think there is really any difference between the two, either one will work well ;) I think the 4ply cord is a bit less common but it should have the exact same characteristics as 3ply cord. I hope that helps.
I am based in the Czech Republic so it might have been the German Amazon that you were clicking at. I hope you will be able to find what you need on the American site as well.
I know I am answering this kinda late so you may have already found this but yes you can, Bobbiny have it on their website, they've re-designed it a bit now so it looks a little different....
I would say so, although I am not really familiar with arthritis and how that affects you. But you can always try on something small and you will see how it goes...And I guess it will be easier for you to work with thicker cords, like the 9mm ones for example rather than the thinner ones.
You are inspiring. I have a whole lot of cords which I bought when I had no idea about choosing the right cord. So I am stuck with probably a 2mm cord and the knots don't have a discerning shape. I want to know if I put two strands of this together to do a small project like wall hanging shelf for pots will it work? It is a single twist cord of 2mm
Right, the 2mm is great for small projects - earrings, keychains and such where you can make more intricate knots with those. But in my opinion that is not the easiest for beginners to start with. As for your idea to combine two cords together that would definitely work, especially for a square knot, the double half hitch will be a bit more difficult with that so I would suggest to avoid that one if possible.
The brand I use - Bobbiny - also call them "braided cords" on their website shop.bobbiny.com/en/53-braided-cords. I don't recall seeing any other name for it.
This is interesting! I started recently and I only just found this channel, I've been using chunky yarn for my projects so far. I assume it's the same as using the cotton, I just like yarn for the wide colors and different textures I can get in one piece!
I haven't tried working with yarn for macrame, I think there might be a difference in the flexibility of it as well since yarn (or at least the one I am imagining) is very soft I think also the macrame piece will be very soft and flexible. Depending on the design and feel that you have in mind this may or may not be what you are aiming for...
@@annabaginova01 yeah it is quite soft I have to leave the knots a little loose to keep them the size I want but I also feel it's more affordable because my craft store has a huge clearance bin of yarn that has just lost their label. Maybe that might be a fun video idea lol, trying to use different types of yarn from the craft store to make a piece! 😂
@@annabaginova01 I thought I would jump in here with a comment about using chunky yarn in my macrame projects. My daughter and I are beginning a very large project for her den wall using a combination of macrame and weaving chunky yarn into it... the term for this is 'Macroweave.' I like combining the two different textures and the chunky yarn allows us to bring in colors from her rug. Check it out!
Very nice de macrame you recommended but the shipping it’s so expensive 30 dollars and up, could you recommend me similar macrame but the shipping won’t be to expensive please?
Hi Cecilia, in that case I would recommend that you try to look up any local stores in your country that would sell macrame cords. Macrame is getting more and more popular and so I think there is a high chance that there are some re-sellers in your country as well and then the shipping should be much cheaper.
I have never done neither bracelets nor used nylon thread and wire so I feel that I lack the experience to be able to answer this question...sorry that I can't help here but maybe someone else will jump in
Thanku ur video was very helpful for a beginner like me… ❤️❤️ pls suggest me some links in Amazon India for the basic supplies… don’t know which is good quality…
Hi Catherine, that's great to hear 😊 unfortunately I am not familiar with what's offered on Amazon India, but I would suggest looking through the review sections of the different cords they have available and see what has the best comments.
Oh absolutely! I have done that before - for example on this project where the belt in the middle is from 1,5mm and everything else is 5mm ua-cam.com/video/-buiz9mNvXk/v-deo.html
I LOVE braided cords, especially for bags. But i cant find them in turkey. There is braided cord, but it is thin and shiny, the ones that can be burned with lighter to give shape
You read my mind! I am just thinking about doing a project with 9mm cords. I have done one so far, this geometrical one ua-cam.com/video/WvQFxagC7FQ/v-deo.html But if you have single twist or 3ply cord those should be quite easy to brush out for some very nice fringe.
Thank you so much your video helps me a lot. I am gonna make a bag 25×35 cm and I will use the 3mm 3 ply twisted so can u help me how many of the single strings i have to use. It will be gteat help
Hi there, I have never made a bag so I don't really have experience with that. But the general rule is that you need about 4-6 times the length of the finished product (plus times 2 if you are using the lark head knot at the top). I would suggest looking for a tutorial that would be similar to what you want to make and then take their measurements for it as a starting point. I've also made a video about measuring cord that might be helpful for you ua-cam.com/video/Eah8xMSfPyI/v-deo.html
I use it for "clean-up" like in my latest chandelier for example ua-cam.com/video/EUTdwJwHWDI/v-deo.html (watch at 25:25). I could thread the ends into the back of the work but the glue gun seems like less work to me 😁
I’m doing my first macrame and I am using 3mm single strand. I got from Amazon. No name brand. Cotton. It is becoming increasing difficult to work with because it is untwisting and I have to constantly twist it when tying knots. Is this normal for single strand or is it because it’s not very good cord?
Hi Kim, it is normal that the single strand cord becomes a little bit looser (=untwists) as you are working with it, especially on bigger pieces. But it should not come to a point where you need to twist it again in order to tie a knot. So I am guessing it is probably about the cord quality in this case. I would suggest that you try working with braided cord first as it’s easier to manage, unless you want a fluffy fringe at the end in which case you should stick with single strand or 3ply.
Hmm. I’m not sure my message went through so I’m trying again. I am doing my first macrame and using a 3mm single strand cord. It’s continuing to untwist and I have to constantly retwist it. It’s a no name brand and is cotton. Is this normal for single twist or is it lousy cord.
I would have been brushing that 3 ply a looooong time trying to get that fluffy fringe! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, appreciate you.
This last part about the sustainability about the brand made me so happy 😊 Producing even a small amount of cotton requires very large quantities of water, and it makes me feel bad to buy it just for crochet or macrame. Thank you ☺️ 😊❤
You know the earth is over 75% water right?
Thank you sooo much ❤❤ I am trying to buy some of my first macrame cords and most e-shops are really lacking some basic explanations or how to work with each cord. Many thanks once again 🥰😊
I know, I remember how confused I was when I was buying the first couple times….well I’m glad I could help out 😉
This video is absolutely excellent!
thank you 😊
Very useful information. Thank you so much.
Glad to hear it was useful!
Thank you
Welcome!
Exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you. I will be checking out your other videos.
Is there a picture which shows the different sizes of cord.
What you have made look beautiful.. thank you
Thank you! Very good information!😊
You are welcome 😊
Love your ring
thank you 🙂
Omg! I learn so much from you; I’m now going back to all your videos to binge watch! I’ve been doing a Macrame for half a year now and I am addicted to it and I just find that your videos are so educational and straightforward and I’ve gotten so many tips already I can’t thank you enough❤️
That's so awesome to hear! I am always so happy that my tips are helpful and useful for my audience 😊
Thank you Anne. It was very helpful information.
Great to hear it was helpful 😌
Just the third video I see from your channel. All are fascinating.
On this one, at minute 6:00 you recommend to put tape on the ends "as soon as you cut" the cord. I am in the habit of: 1) measure, 2)put tape at cutting point, 3)cut on the middle of the tape. This way the length that you are going to use has the so-needed tape and also the end that remains in the spool.
Right, that sounds like a good way to speed up the process, thanks for the tip!
That's a great idea .. thank you.
Thank you so much for your easy to follow videos!
You are so welcome! 😊
Thank you a lot for your valuable informations
I cannot get your bobbiny link to work. Just letting you know in case you get commission from the link. Thank you so much for your tutorialS AND I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!
Really? That's strange, the website opens for me...I am not getting any commissions from them, so that's fine and I hope you were able to find their website through google search or somewhere else. And thank you 😊
Thank goodness, I thought I was going crazy not being able to make a fringe, turns out I had braided cord
Oh yes, the braided cord is definitely not the best for a fringe 😅 Glad you found my video!
Very informative video.
Could you make a video stating which cords are better for which project, or can we use any cords for all projects?
I have always been amazed and intimidated with Macrame. I have along way to go, but with your explanation of the different ropes, I'm now inspired. I'm now trying to figure out how to hang my project as I work on it. I'll be looking for a video about this next. Thankyou for inspiring me. 🦋😊🦋
Macrame is a wonderful hobby, you should definitely give it a try 😊 Have you seen my other videos for beginners on starting with macrame, measuring cord and the hacks? Those could be helpful in the beginning. For the hanging - before I had my clothing rack I would use just a simple hanger for clothes, put it on my curtain dowel and then use a long string to hang the piece of driftwood onto the hanger. I don’t know if that’s well explained 😅
It is super helpful for beginners like me. thank you so much
I am so glad to hear that!
Incredibly helpful, thank you so much! Xxx
Thank You so much, This video is THE ultimate guide. All of my questions before buying cords were answered in this video. Super helpful!
That’s awesome! I’m so glad to hear that it helped you 😊 Do you know what cords are you going to buy?
This was such a great video! Thank you for the explanations!
I’m happy to hear you liked it 😊
I just wish to say thank you for all these useful information very intellectual indeed thank you & I just love all your RINGS very pretty :)
Thank you! 😊 I love those rings too but unfortunately they were just cheap jewelry and now my fingers are all green when I wear them 😅 I need to find some better quality replacements…
I used to macrame back in the 1970s when I was a young woman. (I'm so thrilled that is being embraced once again and loved as I did!) I've forgotten so much about it though that it was keeping me from beginning again. Your videos have been such a blessing! I'm watching them all first as a refresher and to pick up new techniques and knowledge. Thank you so very much! You've made this old hippie chick happy!
Pls show your designs if you have
Hi, could you please put your macrame shelf you made back up. I had the pattern saved but it disappeared.
Hello! I'm just starting out and your videos are such a great help! Thank you so much❤️
I have a tiny question though. My friends got me a A LOT of 2ply cord. Can I unravel it to work with it as if it is single strand?
I am glad my videos are helpful for you. Yes, you can definitely unravel it and use it as single strand. However I think the 2ply cord same as the 3ply cord will keep some of the waviness to it if you decide to brush it out. Which is not necessarily a bad thing, just something to be aware of if you are planning to brush out a fringe...
This can be an expensive hobby. How do you determine how much to sell a piece for?
Good question. I start with calculating the exact costs of all the materials and then I estimate how much time I spent working on the piece and I use an hourly rate of what I think my time is worth (this is the trickiest part I think). And those two added together give me the final price.
any brand suggestions for cotton cord on the thinner side? struggling to find one without mixed reviews
A big thank you for your guideline on cords type n sizes. Im facing difficulty in getting the actual macrame cotton cord here in Tanzania n to order online I personally see it as too expensive.
So I have been going around searching shops to see what is eseally available n also keeping price in mind. So Iv cum up with the synthetic type that is the type used to make fishing nets. Now am confused as the size I use is 150ply
N the project im working on requires the 5mm cord can you guide me on this pls
I found that when it comes to the braided cords you can find those a lot more easily in shops as cords used for knitting, crochet and other crafts so maybe that's something you could try as well. I am not sure what 150ply would equal to in macrame cords but the "ply" (at least in the macrame cords) is the number of "braids" that make up the cord and it's usually single ply, 3ply or 4ply. I don't think I've ever seen any other versions. So in macrame cords that doesn't tell you how thick the cord is, you could have 3ply cord that's 1,5mm or 3mm or 9mm and so on. I would suggest you either ask at the shop if the know the thickness of the cord or that you simply try to measure it yourself.
One of your projects that you showed toward the end of the video had lots of little macrame balls on it. Do you have a tutorial for making those little macrame balls? :-)
I think you might be talking about this one with the berry knots ua-cam.com/video/y3a6qjxKBTA/v-deo.html
Thank you so much for the 'corducation'! I learned so much from this tutorial and am getting ready to place my order knowing exactly what I need and want! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
😄 I will put that word in my vocabulary now! I am so glad to hear the video helped you decide what you need for your project.
So, it's probably not my best plan to make my second macrame project a tree of life with 1mm and 0.5mm cord. I knew it took me longer than it should've, but I thought it was because I'm not a very quick learner. Lol
Thank you so much for this Anna. Being a beginner, it's hard to learn all the things that you need to know. You make it a little bit easier.
I'm so glad to hear that! 🙂
Thank you so much for all useful info 😊 I’m kind of new to the macrame world 😊 which cord would you advise me to use working with Chandeliers and Hamok chairs? Thanks 🤩🥰
THANKU
You’re welcome ☺️
Can the 4mm synthetic cord be substituted for the medium Egyptian macrame
Thanks for all the information!
And I have a question about the piece you showed, do you know the name of the knot you did with the two colors together? I've never seen that one before and it looks really cool! Hope you know which one I mean 😁
Do you mean the one on the green/white piece that I am showing at 8:10? I have tutorial for that piece including the braid here ua-cam.com/video/XrWOvGbdj6k/v-deo.html
@@annabaginova01 yes! Thank you 😃🤗
I found a single stand that is 70% Cotton and 40% polyester. Is this going to be as easy to work with as 100% cotton?
Huh, that's an interesting combination, I have no idea how they made that...As I have no experience working with such a combination I unfortunately can't tell you how that will work compared to 100% cotton. Maybe someone else in the audience will be able to advise...
Such a great helpful video. Thank you for the Patience for beginners like me 🥰
Of course! I am doing all of this to help the beginners like yourself so I am glad to hear it's helpful for you 😊
Thankyou so much explaining, I have watched so many patterns, to begin with eg. Leaves etc, but do you have other suggestions for a total,beginner I love dream catchers etc. Thankyou again
Here is a good beginner project ua-cam.com/video/4T7ekKKVbKU/v-deo.html
I love bobbiny too; quality top notch! I’m looking for Xmas red, can’t find it ☹️? suggestions? For a Xmas wall hanging?
I do love working with them...well hopefully whoever your regular supplier is they will restock their Bobbiny Christmas red before the season comes 😉
If I'm working with jute, I like to burn it ever so slightly with a lighter to get rid of the fly-away fibers.
Oh that's interesting! I would probably worry that I am going to set my entire piece on fire though 😅
Thank you so much for this easy to understand video. I am just getting back into macrame after 40 odd years and it is so confusing when it comes to purchasing materials, there is so much out there along with a lot of inferior quality. You have clearly explained the different cords which will make buying so much easier.
Thank you Helen, I am really grateful for the feedback! And of course I am so happy to hear that my video was helpful to you 😊 Well let’s see how much you will enjoy macrame after a 40 year break 🙂 I would also be very curious to know if you see other differences than just the materials being used…?
I’m in Canada, planning to make something like a cross between a backpack and a plant hanger (like a plant hanger with backpack straps) with a fringe at the end/bottom-back
I’ve had a hard time deciding what cord to use (ideally would be interested in working with 3-ply) and if I should use 3/4mm or 5mm
Curious if you (or anyone reading this) have recommendations for cord on Amazon that might be good for this project?
It really depends on what you want for the overall look to be but I have two notes. You mentioned you want fringe, just keep in mind that the fringe from a 3ply cord is a bit wavy and it won't be straight like the fringe from single twist cords. And for the size of the cord I would probably go with something thicker so the 5mm or even thicker than that as it sounds like a bigger project and the smaller cord might feel a bit lost in it, the knots won't be as visible....Here is some 5mm 3ply cord on Amazon that might be what you need amzn.to/3DfsM7W
@@annabaginova01 thank you so much for taking the time to respond! That was super helpful, I really appreciate it 💓 love your channel, I’ve been binge watching all week 🤣🥲
Hello can you please tell me the name of the cord again that you get I would like to
Thank you so much Anna, your videos are so useful and nice, and easy to follow! 😊❤
Glad you like them so much! 😊
Hi 👋
How are you 😊
How can i DM you to show you my work to give me your opinion
And to chat with you about any obstacles i face during work
Am from EGYPT by the way
Hope to see your reply soon 😊
Hi there 👋 Sorry for the late reply, the comments are getting a bit overwhelming here...you can send me a DM on Instagram but I am even worse with the messages there so unfortunately I can't promise a speedy reply.
Thank you for the tips it is very helpful so easy to understand greeting from Vienna-Austria ❤
Thank you for the comment and happy to hear it helped you 😊
Good gide for any one to know and start he's project with macrame
I really appreciate your way in teaching the important knowledge one need to go ahead in macrame.
Thanks
Thank you Salam for your lovely comments :) I am really glad to hear you like my style of explaining things.
Can we use 3mm single cord for keychain, coaster ( small projects)?
Of course, I think the smaller cords work better for the smaller projects but I think for beginners it is easier to learn the knots on some medium sized project with the 5 mm cord.
Very good explanation of cords characteristics, etc.
Thank you 🙂
i am working with some bobbiny cord - how do you finish the ends so they dont unravel/fray? - cant post a picture
I know I am answering this kinda late so you may not need this information anymore but I would use single twist or 3ply cords mostly on projects where I want to brush out the fringe. And for ones where I don't want to do that I would use the braided cords which don't unravel.
I am just thinking about macrame, and I was so confused - this video answered so many questions - Thank you so much. Quick question, if you should lee this - is there any color that is easier to see the knots, when just starting out? Thanks again!
Glad to hear the video was helpful :) I would definitely say that with lighter colors you can see the knots better than with darker ones. Also if you just want to practice you can use different colors to really see how each cord is knotted.
@@annabaginova01 Different colors - that is such a great idea! Thank you so much - going shopping in a few :)
I have one question: Which design is best for working in macramé, 4 strands 6 ply each or 3 strands 6 ply each, which one is commonly used ?
I hope I got your question correctly - there is 4ply cord (=4 layers/strands) and there is 3ply cord (=3 layers/strands) and you are wondering which one is better for macrame right? I only have experience with 3ply cord but I don't think there is really any difference between the two, either one will work well ;) I think the 4ply cord is a bit less common but it should have the exact same characteristics as 3ply cord. I hope that helps.
Where are you located? I followed the amazon link but the price is in euros 😮I’m in USA
I am based in the Czech Republic so it might have been the German Amazon that you were clicking at. I hope you will be able to find what you need on the American site as well.
Parabéns, muito bem explicado.
thank you 🙂
Know can I get this cord guide for myself?😊
I don't think they offer it anymore, but try searching for "Bobbiny cord guide" and maybe you will be able to find it somewhere 😉
Extremely informative! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Can I buy the color sample chart thing?
I know I am answering this kinda late so you may have already found this but yes you can, Bobbiny have it on their website, they've re-designed it a bit now so it looks a little different....
Thank you for your video I'm waiting on my 5m cord from Amazon can't wait to try it
Do you need good fingers for macrame, as I have arthritis ?
I would say so, although I am not really familiar with arthritis and how that affects you. But you can always try on something small and you will see how it goes...And I guess it will be easier for you to work with thicker cords, like the 9mm ones for example rather than the thinner ones.
Very easy to understand, thank you very much.
Glad to hear that!
You are inspiring. I have a whole lot of cords which I bought when I had no idea about choosing the right cord. So I am stuck with probably a 2mm cord and the knots don't have a discerning shape. I want to know if I put two strands of this together to do a small project like wall hanging shelf for pots will it work? It is a single twist cord of 2mm
Right, the 2mm is great for small projects - earrings, keychains and such where you can make more intricate knots with those. But in my opinion that is not the easiest for beginners to start with. As for your idea to combine two cords together that would definitely work, especially for a square knot, the double half hitch will be a bit more difficult with that so I would suggest to avoid that one if possible.
@@annabaginova01 thank you so much for the prompt response
@@malatisn6740 you’re welcome 😉
and do you sale you things
I usually only sell my things to people who make custom orders with me and I don't have any offers online currently...
Thank you so much for your guidance 😊
You are welcome 😊
when ordering breaded cord. what is it called in order form .
The brand I use - Bobbiny - also call them "braided cords" on their website shop.bobbiny.com/en/53-braided-cords. I don't recall seeing any other name for it.
This is interesting! I started recently and I only just found this channel, I've been using chunky yarn for my projects so far. I assume it's the same as using the cotton, I just like yarn for the wide colors and different textures I can get in one piece!
I haven't tried working with yarn for macrame, I think there might be a difference in the flexibility of it as well since yarn (or at least the one I am imagining) is very soft I think also the macrame piece will be very soft and flexible. Depending on the design and feel that you have in mind this may or may not be what you are aiming for...
@@annabaginova01 yeah it is quite soft I have to leave the knots a little loose to keep them the size I want but I also feel it's more affordable because my craft store has a huge clearance bin of yarn that has just lost their label. Maybe that might be a fun video idea lol, trying to use different types of yarn from the craft store to make a piece! 😂
@@annabaginova01 I thought I would jump in here with a comment about using chunky yarn in my macrame projects. My daughter and I are beginning a very large project for her den wall using a combination of macrame and weaving chunky yarn into it... the term for this is 'Macroweave.'
I like combining the two different textures and the chunky yarn allows us to bring in colors from her rug. Check it out!
Very nice de macrame you recommended but the shipping it’s so expensive 30 dollars and up, could you recommend me similar macrame but the shipping won’t be to expensive please?
Hi Cecilia, in that case I would recommend that you try to look up any local stores in your country that would sell macrame cords. Macrame is getting more and more popular and so I think there is a high chance that there are some re-sellers in your country as well and then the shipping should be much cheaper.
very helpful, thank you very much. What's the best one for making clothing?
I haven't done any clothing yet, but I would maybe go with braided so that there is a bit more flexibility and stretchiness to the piece...?
@@annabaginova01 Thank you very much for your response. Was thinking the same...awesome! Thanks much
Can you mix & match macrame Nylon thread & wire for bracelets 19 wire 1mm thread?
I have never done neither bracelets nor used nylon thread and wire so I feel that I lack the experience to be able to answer this question...sorry that I can't help here but maybe someone else will jump in
Thank you so much for this! So helpful!
You're so welcome!
Is the braided cord also called "cotton air"?
I have never heard that term before so unfortunately I can’t answer this for you…
Very helpful, Thank you❣
Glad I could help 😊
WOW! how can I get the chart that you show???💗
I bought this one from Bobbiny but I don't think they have this exact one anymore. Here what they have now shop.bobbiny.com/en/56-color-card
This was super helpful! Thanks!
So glad!
Thank you so much for the information - very helpful!
Very helpful thank you
Glad to hear that!
“As you say in English” ??? Gosh, I assumed you were American. Your English is impeccable!
Oh thank you! I am really happy to hear that 😊
Thank you 💓 once again
You're welcome 😊
Thanku ur video was very helpful for a beginner like me… ❤️❤️ pls suggest me some links in Amazon India for the basic supplies… don’t know which is good quality…
Hi Catherine, that's great to hear 😊 unfortunately I am not familiar with what's offered on Amazon India, but I would suggest looking through the review sections of the different cords they have available and see what has the best comments.
Can we use 3mm and 4mm in a same project?
Oh absolutely! I have done that before - for example on this project where the belt in the middle is from 1,5mm and everything else is 5mm ua-cam.com/video/-buiz9mNvXk/v-deo.html
You do beautiful work!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
I LOVE braided cords, especially for bags. But i cant find them in turkey. There is braided cord, but it is thin and shiny, the ones that can be burned with lighter to give shape
Right, I know which ones you mean. Maybe try looking at shops that sell knitting supplies...?
Super helpful! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
J’ai du fil taille 6-8. Quel genre de projet faire ?
Sorry, I don’t have experience with using yarn for macrame projects and I am not sure what the size 6-8 means…
Thanks a ton . Great info. Any suggestion on a suitable project for a 9mm cord ? I'm sitting on two bundles since some months !!!
You read my mind! I am just thinking about doing a project with 9mm cords. I have done one so far, this geometrical one ua-cam.com/video/WvQFxagC7FQ/v-deo.html But if you have single twist or 3ply cord those should be quite easy to brush out for some very nice fringe.
Thank you so much your video helps me a lot. I am gonna make a bag 25×35 cm and I will use the 3mm 3 ply twisted so can u help me how many of the single strings i have to use. It will be gteat help
Hi there, I have never made a bag so I don't really have experience with that. But the general rule is that you need about 4-6 times the length of the finished product (plus times 2 if you are using the lark head knot at the top). I would suggest looking for a tutorial that would be similar to what you want to make and then take their measurements for it as a starting point. I've also made a video about measuring cord that might be helpful for you ua-cam.com/video/Eah8xMSfPyI/v-deo.html
The video I needed 3 years ago when I just started.
Such an excellent video! Very interesting and extremely useful re the different cords, I have subscribed to your channel.
Glad to hear you liked it and thank you for subscribing 🙂
What do you use hot glue gun for? I'm just starting out again and never used one on my projects before.
I use it for "clean-up" like in my latest chandelier for example ua-cam.com/video/EUTdwJwHWDI/v-deo.html (watch at 25:25). I could thread the ends into the back of the work but the glue gun seems like less work to me 😁
I’m doing my first macrame and I am using 3mm single strand. I got from Amazon. No name brand. Cotton. It is becoming increasing difficult to work with because it is untwisting and I have to constantly twist it when tying knots. Is this normal for single strand or is it because it’s not very good cord?
Hi Kim, it is normal that the single strand cord becomes a little bit looser (=untwists) as you are working with it, especially on bigger pieces. But it should not come to a point where you need to twist it again in order to tie a knot. So I am guessing it is probably about the cord quality in this case. I would suggest that you try working with braided cord first as it’s easier to manage, unless you want a fluffy fringe at the end in which case you should stick with single strand or 3ply.
Hmm. I’m not sure my message went through so I’m trying again. I am doing my first macrame and using a 3mm single strand cord. It’s continuing to untwist and I have to constantly retwist it. It’s a no name brand and is cotton. Is this normal for single twist or is it lousy cord.
It did go through, see my response on your other comment 😉
Thank u so much
Most welcome 😊
For everyone: single cord is the best for feathers?
Yes, it is since you need to brush out the cord and single twist is the easiest to brush out 😉
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Thank you very much
Thank you so much you’re been helpful I love that color chart you showed I need it ! God bless
Oh yes, that thing is super helpful to see what colors go well together and just in general for inspiration...
Thank you very much . I found answers to all my questions.💖👋
That's awesome! 😊
Great video…..full of useful information. Thank you from Wales UK
Glad it was helpful!