Get started and learn the basics with this miniature, no-nonsense guide to macrame! From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of macrame know-how, practical illustrations and comes with four simple-but-stunning projects. Perfect for complete beginners, Claire clearly explains everything you need to know about macrame: how to choose a support, how to keep an even tension and how to introduce extra embellishments such as beads, shells and charms. It is structured as a simple 3-step course that will help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow. Before you know it you'll be knotting a trendy plant pot holder, a charming dreamcatcher and a stunning wall hanging, plus the bonus macrame project: friendship bracelets! Filled with positive affirmations and beautifully illustrated, this wonderful book is the ideal introduction to macrame for a complete beginner.