The third one had my jaw on the FLOOR. Literally lol. Such a great tip, thank you so much for sharing!! For the first one: I used to do it just like you said, the roll of yarn just laying on the sofa and falling down all the time (poor downstairs neighbors lol) To make it even faster I'm doing a makeshift "distance measurement" by sticking 2 poles into my bookshelf and wrap the rope between them to have many ropes :)
Omg I love that last tip! Just practiced doing 3 macrame plant holders without that tip and would always lose count of how many knots I did 😂 that tip has saved my life! Thank you 😊
I've made macrame for over15 years, avoided this type of knot because of the time involved. Your 3rd hack is great, I'll be using it in the future. Thanks a zillion!!!
In fiber arts, we call that holder a Lazy Kate. It holds spools and bobbins really well. Easy DIY ones can be made with a knitting needle or dowel pushed through holes in the sides of a cardboard box. Love the knotting tip. It'll definitely make things faster and more efficient.
I’m just a beginner in this whole macrame world so I’m doing lots of watching before starting a project.. that last tip was amazing and I can see how it will save soo much Time! Glad I ran into this video!
Thank you so much! You are amazing and it’s so heart-warming when artists are willing to help each other 💕 I’m grateful for your tips :)) Btw. I really enjoy watching you because you explain things clearly and I love your enunciation ❤
Love your Dads handy work. Thank you. I don't have a handy man, but it should be easy enough to put together. Give Dad a big thank you for me. Love your third tip as well but with practise I can see it will save a lot of time.
OMG! Thank you for the double half hitch knot shortcut! That is going to save me a bunch of time (and help me keep my line straight). You are a genius!
For 1st hack - i use 2 carabiner clips with a rope, then fish it thru the roll, and put back on 2nd clip to it hangs, then it is easy to get your cord measurements easily cut. The 3rd hack tip is awesum, it may take some time to figure out the proper way, LOL, but agree it will save the most time. Thanks so much, as i do work with long cords in pixel art. Will be much faster
That's an interesting way of doing the measuring as well, thanks for sharing 🙂 And I am glad the 3rd one will be useful for you, it definitely isn't easy to learn but it's 100% worth it 😉
Unravel is when the cord starts to come apart at the end. The spindle is what Americans call a string wound up. Your videos are very helpful. Thank you for creating content like this...I'd love to keep seeing more of your videos!
love Love LOVE the 3rd hack! I especially appreciate the slow step by step explanation AND how to do in BOTH directions (working from right to left kills me). It's probably going to take alot of practice yet will worth it. Thank you!!
@@annabaginova01 I'm gonna ask. if you can help great... if not... thats OK too. I have a project using 5mm cord cut at 10'. I want to make same project using 2mm cord. I have no clue how to adjust cord cut lengths. is there a sorta simple way to estimate how long to cut cords?
@@debihinkle6100 This is always a bit tricky. As long as you won’t be changing the design (adding more cords, etc.) I think you can cut more or less the same length, maybe slightly shorter, like 10-20% less. But you need to know that if you are using thinner cords your finished piece will be smaller.
Thank you so much for these tips! I am brand-new at doing macrame-in fact, I am about to start my first macrame panel. I have been doing a number of types of crafts (quilting, knitting, crocheting, etc.) for the past 53 years, so it’s time to start something new. They say, “Don’t work harder; work smarter!” I feel like that’s what you are helping us to do. I have no one to make me a cord spool holder, for cutting the lengths of cord, but I wonder if a standing paper towel holder would serve the same purpose. I hope that’s a tip maybe someone else can latch onto. 😊
I was using a standing one but it's easy to tip over. I found a paper towel holder that has a magnetic back that's meant to fit on the refrigerator and in using they. As long as you have something metal for it to click onto(like a cabinet or desk) you can use it anywhere.
Use a thin springtype rod (without the rubber ends), or dry stick (without bark) to run through your cord, tie the ends of your rod/stick securely to a towel rack, bakers rack, clothes rack..
I found this so helpful being a new macramer. Should be 4 tips….the tape on the ends to keep from fraying or coming apart I found a lifesaver. Thank you so much 😊
I'm starting again after years of not creating anything (crocheting and knitting) I'm back baby! LOL love your explanation and method of demonstration. Thank you I'm so excited. Now to dig up my materials.
Thank you so much for such a great video! I've been (super casually) crafting with macrame for 10 years and didn't know these tips. I usually just get frustrated with the bigger projects and have to take a vacation from the project. This is a game-changer!
These are all such useful tips! I'm a beginner, and I was struggling with the double clove hitch (?) today on a small project (it is just my 2nd project), so I came to RU-vid and found your video! Yay! This will solve the problems I'm having with consistency in size and distraction errors. It's a game changer!
Oh yes, the double half-hitch (or clove hitch ;)) is a tricky one! I am so glad my video helped you 😊 I have also done another video with a few more tips and tricks for that knot - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_jsvcx94LJE.html So that might be useful for you as well.
Brilliant!! Been crafting macrame since the 1970's (off and on) and now back on. Never saw the method you used, but love how you think out of the box. Can't wait to try it on my next project.
That 3rd tip was awesome! I wish I had learned that years ago when I was making and selling all those 7' and 8' hanging plant holder/ tables. Thank you for sharing!
Definitely Iam gone use these tricks to faster my work. Especially 3rd one really helps everyone. Thank you so much I love you. Give more tips like this.
This was really interesting. I have only recently started doing macrame at age 73 and enjoying it very much. Only done plant hangers so far. Will try a wallhanging soon. ❤
Thank you so much for these amazing tips! I am a new macrame'er(is that even the right term?) and am so happy that I found these tips. It all makes sense and I'm sure I'm going to be using the forever!
He quedado asombrada, aprendiendo con su video. MUY util, muy bueno. Realmente explicas con mucha claridad. Creo que voy a seguir todos tus videos. Soy principiante, pero me he enamorado del macramé. Muchas gracias. Thank you!!!!!
Glad to have another macrame fan in the world 😊 I am always really happy to hear that my videos are helpful and inspiring for others so thank you for the comment 😉
Hi… I am Awestruck the way you the double half hitch knot…. This trick makes it very easy and time saving and we need not pull the thread all way down… Superb… you are a wonder teacher..🥰🌷
Wow! This half hitch hack has helped me enormously! I didn't get it straight away, but I persevered and got it eventually! This has saved me not only time, but as I have suffered massive shoulder and arm pain from too much macrame, this hack has reduced this tremendously! Thank you!!!
I'm New, Just Studying & Learning. I'm going to be able to follow you because you're such a good teacher! I'm Recovering from hand surgery now. I can't wait to heal so I can start! Thanks For Sharing Your Tips & Knowledge!
Your BEST tip is the double half hitch hack! I will be using this one on my present project that has a ton of these knots! And I’m going to commission my husband to make that roll holder! I’ll leave it to him to come up with a version (he’s very inventive). Thank you for this video!
Thank you! You’re a sweetheart to share these tips. I am now ready & confident in starting a wall hanging. Your video & verbal instructions are very clear. Thank you!
Very nice. I just started today and already made my first Wall planthanger. Thanks for the tips. Got it right the first time. Second one I saw someone make in a video earlier. But first and third were new. It's much easier this way. Thank you very much.
I wish I knew all these things when I picked up my first cord. I'm still a beginner, so I can appreciate tips on how to educate my hands -- which are still beginners too.
Thank you for the tips! I just made a Macramé curtain 5 feet wide and about 7 feet long but I just finished it too bad I didn’t know that tip earlier but I’m still going to use it
Hey! Just wanted to thank you for these tips especially the 3rd one! I have mastered it and it has saved me soooooo much time and stress! Thanks so much I'm a huge fan of yours xx
thnakyou so much for these tips - brilliant. Can i add when measuring the cord and cutting it, i place the tape on the cord directly in the middle of where i plan to cut - then use the scissors to cut the tape in the middle - once cut, it already has the cord on the new piece you're about to measure. (hope this makes sense)
Oh that’s smart! I had to read it twice but I get it now 😄 Do you mind if I share this tip next time I am working on a piece where I would use it? It is really helpful!
@@annabaginova01 lol, i was wondering if it would make sense - of course you can use it !!! Its what i love about the creativity community - sharing these along the way can make it easier for the next person.
Thank you so much for the hacks, especially the last one, it's great, I'm the beginner and when I made a table runner I had a lot of time for just making these knots, thank you for your time and information you share ❤️
Super enjoyed your hack tips, especially the third ne Wow! refering to your first hack. Something I like to do when I have to keep track of certain working and standing strands. When I go to my favorite tool store I get different colored electrical tape and use that to identify different cords. Thank you for your video.
Wow thank you for this. I have always dreaded doing a piece with lots of double Half hitch knots always considered them to be a royal pain in the tush. But this makes it so much easier. 😊
