Mod Knots: Creating Jewelry and Accessories with Macrame

351 Pages·2009·16.98 MB·English

by  Cathi Milligan

mod knots
Creating Jewelry & Accessories with
Macramé
Cathi Milligan
www.mycraftivity.com
Mod Knots. Copyright © 2009 by Cathi Milligan. Manufactured in China. All rights reserved. The patterns
and drawings in the book are for personal use of the reader. By permission of the author and publisher, they
may be either hand-traced or photocopied to make single copies, but under no circumstances may they be
resold or republished. It is permissible for the purchaser to make the projects contained herein and sell them
at fairs, bazaars and craft shows. No other part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any
electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without permission in
writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote a brief passage in review. Published by
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Milligan, Cathi.
Mod knots : creating jewelry and accessories with macramé / by Cathi Milligan. -- 1st ed.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-60061-144-5 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Macramé. 2. Jewelry making. I. Title.
TT840.M33M45 2009
746.42'22--dc22
eISBN: 978-1-44031-565-7
2008037483
Editor: Jessica Strawser
Designer: Corrie Shaffeld
Photographers: Christine Polomsky,
Ric Deliantoni and Al Parrish
Stylist: Nora Martini
Production Coordinator: Greg Nock
www.fwmedia.com

Metric Conversion Chart
to convert to multiply by
Inches Centimeters 2.54
Centimeters Inches 0.4
Feet Centimeters 30.5
Centimeters Feet 0.03
Yards Meters 0.9
Meters Yards 1.1
Sq. Inches Sq. Centimeters6.45
Sq. CentimetersSq. Inches 0.16
Sq. Feet Sq. Meters 0.09
Sq. Meters Sq. Feet 10.8
Sq. Yards Sq. Meters 0.8
Sq. Meters Sq. Yards 1.2
Pounds Kilograms 0.45
Kilograms Pounds 2.2
Ounces Grams 28.3
Grams Ounces 0.035
DEDICATION
This goes out to my Mom, Desiree, a.k.a. Dee Dee. Thanks for all of your
support!
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
My original exposure to macramé and beads comes from hanging out at a bead
store, Macraménia, in my early teen years. Without this store, I wouldn't know
about the wonderful and beautiful jewelry and accessories that could be created
with macramé. Thanks, Suzanne Miller.
I'm very grateful to everyone over at the San Gabriel Bead Company, Kelly
especially, for helping me get so many of my macramé supplies. And the ladies
over at The Stitch Café were so immensely helpful with my exploration into new
materials. I'm a bit jealous of knitters.
My production team at F+W is awesome. I couldn't have had more fun with my
editor, Jessica Strawser, and photographer, Christine Polomsky, during my photo
shoot. Also thanks to Tonia Davenport for all her assistance.
A giant thanks goes to my man, Jack, for putting up with almost nonstop talk
about macramé and beads. Yarn and leather lace and beads all over the place,
projects everywhere. It's all for the sake of the macramé!

CONTENTS
Introduction
Materials
Tools
Macramé Techniques
Jewelry Techniques
Part 1: Jewelry
Button and Beads Bracelet
Square Knot Charm Necklace
Red Seed Bead Spiral Necklace
Bead Framing Bead Bracelet
Shibuichi Lentil Necklace
Quad-Strand Twist Necklace
Swallow Necklace and Earrings Set
Wire-Wrapped Necklace and Earrings
Turquoise Donut and Wire Bracelet
Pearl Chandelier Earrings
Leather Power Cuff Bracelet
Inspired Asymmetry Necklace
Metal Clay Josephine Bracelet
Part 2: Accessories
Leather Lace Headband
Wrapped-Ring Belt
Black and Blue Heart Leather Belt
Mixed-Media Tie-Sash Belt
Leather and Suede Guitar Strap
Your Best Friend's Collar and Leash
Felted iPod Cozy Pouch
Hemp Yoga Mat Bag
Drawstring Leather Purse
Chunky Wool Fringe Scarf
Aloha Bamboo Handle Purse
Summertime, Summertime Halter Top
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