Just a quick and short Friday afternoon post. I wanted to share a few photos from the second macramé class I took earlier this past week. I really enjoy this and love taking classes. I didn't (and I think none of my other classmates either) quite finish, but I think I can manage the last bit at home. This second class was to make a wall hanging. The first part just a repetition of knots I learned last time. Good old square knots.
However we learned something new and a little more complicated. These are clove hitches which are used a lot, but which I struggled with as I kept looping the rope the wrong way. So, something new for my brain to learn and always good to make these new connections. I am sure with practice I will get it down pat.
Those knots are what created this lovely (well, mine is perhaps a little clunky, but not so bad for a first try) diamond shape. I will share the finished piece when I get there! Now I am on the lookout for a pattern that is easy that I can attempt on my own. No more of these classes for the short run, though I am going to take another basket weaving class and some weaving classes this fall! A nice break from the books, but no worries there, as there will be lots (I hope) of reading taking place this weekend.