K–6Creative Studio
Macramé
Knotted textile art
Ash
QuincyBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Raya · Garfield
- Materials needed
- Macramé Cotton Rope Cord Pack
- Wooden Dowel Rods Set
- Rit Dye All-Purpose Dye Pack
Why this skill rocks
Turn simple strings into awesome art, like hangers for plants or cool wall decorations, making your room super unique right now.
2034Where this could take you
In 2034, maybe you'll be creating amazing, giant knotted art installations for the Olympic village, showing off your unique style to the whole world!
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Macramé Cotton Rope Cord Pack
RequiredA bulk spool of 3mm and 5mm single-strand natural cotton rope gives you enough material to practice all the basic knots and complete your first two or three projects without running out mid-piece.
Wooden Dowel Rods Set
RequiredRound wooden dowels in several widths give you a sturdy mount for wall hangings and let you experiment with different widths for small versus large pieces without improvising with whatever is handy.
Rit Dye All-Purpose Dye Pack
Adding color transforms your macramé from simple natural to eye-catching. Rit dye works well on cotton rope and the dip-dye ombre technique is beginner-friendly and very popular in Utah mountain-modern aesthetics.