Last month we attended CHSI Stitches, the UK’s leading and only trade show for the creative craft industry. Thank you to all of our trade customers who came and visited us on our stand - we love getting your feedback, especially on the most popular current and upcoming trends in crafting.

This year many of you asked us about macramé books. This craft has definitely seen some renewed interest since its heyday in the 1970s. It’s no surprise, it requires just a few tools and there are no daunting skills to master. Based on pulling together a series of simple knots, anyone can learn to create intricate patterns which can then be turned into beautiful finished products, from contemporary wall hangings to 3-D objects such as trendy plant hangers or clothing accessories. You can use any type of yarn providing that it is sufficiently strong and flexible.

If you fancy adding a bohemian touch to your living room with an easy-to-make macramé wall hanging or pot holder, then take a look at these books that are available to purchase on our website.

    
Macramé by Amy Mullins & Marnia Ryan-Raison
Choose from 12 different on-trend macramé projects, for inside and outside the home. Learn all the basic macramé knots with the knot tutorial library so you can get started with your favourite project straight away, whether it's a simple hanging plant holder or a stunning statement arch for a wedding or special celebration.

 
Macramé at Home by Natalie Ranae 
This fabulous book is the easy way for anyone to add an earthy, boho vibe to their home with 20 gorgeous décor projects, including a variety of wall hangings, unique plant hangers, a rug, hanging light, pillow, floor pouf and more!

   
Amazing Macramé by Claire Rougerie 
29 trendy macramé designs accompanied by 9 illustrated step-by-step tutorials on knotting techniques. Projects include jewellery, bags, accessories and various ideas for embellishing your outfits.


Taken from Elena Vilar's brand new book Woven Art, this adorable little woven cloud is perfect for the wall of a child’s bedroom. Using two complementary techniques: macramé and weaving, this project shows you how to easily add a contemporary twist to this ever popular craft. 

This month's free project is offered exclusively to members of our Search Press Craft Group on Facebook. Anyone can join the group via the link below, where you will then be able to download the full instructions for this project. Don't forget to share photos of your finished piece!

Search Press Craft Group is a space for fans of Search Press books to show us what they've been making, meet a community of other like-minded crafters and share their crafting tips and tricks - best of all, it's absolutely free to join!

Click here to join the Search Press Craft Group now for FREE!

 

Woven Art by Elena Vilar is available to purchase on our website.