At its core, macramé is a textile craft that uses knots rather than weaving or knitting to create patterns and shapes. The technique relies on a series of specific knots to build intricate designs.

Patterns for items like planters, wall hangings, coasters, dreamcatchers, feathers, curtains, and bags are all very popular among macrame artists. Some of these projects might seem difficult ...

Plus, there are tons of free macrame patterns online that are great for beginners. Forget those boring, old terracotta pots — ...