Guides and Ideas

How to Tie a Clove Hitch Knot

Clove Hitch can be used as a crossing knot (macramé knotting) or for utility use. This easy to tie knot can even be done with one hand. A round pole or object is best for this kind of knot because it will hold better than if it was tied on a rectangular or square post.This knot is easy to tie and untie. It has multiple functions including hanging up hammocks, hoisting items, and even starting…

History of Knots and Common Uses

Knot tying has been around for thousands of years and is something that many people underappreciate but often use every day of their life. From functional uses to art techniques, knots have been an essential tool for people tackling any project or task.So, what is a knot? A knot is a fastening made by tying a piece of rope, cord, or string. This tying can be done in an infinite number of different…

New Year, New You

Starting another year includes starting fresh and finding new hobbies to pick up and resolutions or goals to achieve for the new year. We have an array of products from cotton rope for arts and crafts to paracord for hiking and survival that can be used for applied to your new interests.MacraméCotton rope is great for macramé crafting. Start the next semester of college with…

Intro to Macramé

Macramé has been around for hundreds of years and is thought to have originated in the 1200s with Arab weavers. It is defined as the art of knotting cord or string in patterns, sometimes with multiple colored string, to make decorative items. The true art of macramé is very detailed and done by hand, not machine. The trend of creating macramé drifted in and out of popularity but most prominen…