Macrame

Have any of you had a go at this?

One of my neighbours was sorting things out for the Charity collectors and came across an unboxed kit she has had lurking in her in wardrobe since 1979!! She thought I might like to give it a try.

Just looked at the instructions (the stuff nightmares are made from) and realised I will have to learn a whole new language - the language of knots!

Larks heads,
Half hitches
Whips
Double flats
Accumulating double half hitches

I need a cup, or three, of strong tea!

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If it's brand new and still in the box then leave it! Get it to an auction where an avid collector of such things will likely pay a pretty penny for such a rare item.

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But my fingers are itching, Barry!

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Then bite you nails until it wears off..

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Larks heads,
Half hitches
Whips
Double flats
Accumulating double half hitches


Are you sure it's a Macrame kit? Do the instructions mention anything about putting car keys in a fruit bowl?


Do you have a Hogwarts Time Turner? I can't see how else you could find time to learn new skills and take on yet more projects on top of the ones you already have.

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Get knotting, Tabby! I can't do anything fancy, just a basic net type thing for hanging a plant basket, but have a go, its fun

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I would definitely be up for having a go Tabby! Funnily enough I was looking at simple pictorial beginners instructions in a magazine on Readly the other day. Course, I can't remember which magazine it was, so that's no help. But I did think I might like to try it sometime. Just because.

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Absolutely have a go!! You can’t leave this stone unturned ( or at least I couldn’t lol)