Mindful Macramé
Create, Journal and Unwind Through Meditative Knotting
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Search Press Ltd
Publishing:10th Jan '25
£14.99
This title is due to be published on 10th January, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Combine the art of macramé with the practice of mindfulness in this stunning gift book. Each of the 17 projects contains breathing exercises, questions to reflect on and guided journal prompts so that you can centre yourself while crafting something beautiful.
Written by acclaimed macramé artist Isabella Strambio, this book offers a unique combination of practical and personal, inviting you to embrace a mindful and meditative experience through knotting. Each knot tied is a chance to slow down and experience the satisfaction of making something beautiful with your hands while nourishing your soul in the process.
Choose from quick 30-minute creations (jewellery, belts, keyrings), those that take less than an hour (coasters, placemats, plant hangers) to more intricate designs that invite a few hours of you-time (wall hangings, baskets). Each one is customizable in colour and size, offering opportunities to decorate your home with meaningful pieces or make thoughtful gifts.
Included within are:
- 17 simple-but-stunning beginner-friendly projects including wall hangings, jewellery, plant hangers, placemats, coasters and keyrings, ordered by the time needed;
- Breathing exercises and guided journal pages with space to note down your thoughts and reflections for every project;
- Easy-to-follow step-by-step photography for all the knots, patterns and projects.
Whether you’re dipping your toes into the waters of mindfulness and crafting for the first time or seeking fresh inspiration and support, this beautifully illustrated gift book welcomes you with open arms.
“Macramé is yoga for the mind,” according to this soothing manual. Strambio (Macramé Christmas) describes how the repetitive knotting involved in macramé helps her focus and “connects me to myself,” and she provides 17 projects aimed at fostering that meditative state of mind. They’re organized according to the amount of time required to complete them, with the bulky necklace made from lark’s head knots and the trivet created from double half hitch knots estimated to take less than 30 minutes. Intermediate projects that require less than an hour include a coaster, place mat, and plant hanger, while the most complex projects, which take more than an hour, include a coiled wall hanging, another hanging resembling a large feather, and a stout basket. Each project features reflection prompts encouraging readers to ponder such questions as “what colour do you feel today” and “what are you anxious or feeling negative about.” Breathing exercises urge readers to envision moonlight “wrapping you up in a warm and safe hug,” a butterfly “gently breaking” out of its cocoon, and roots sprouting from one’s feet and reaching into the earth. The prompts and exercises add a meditative spin on what would otherwise be a fairly straightforward macramé guide. This will help crafters unwind.
* Publishers WeekISBN: 9781800922853
Dimensions: 209mm x 149mm x 21mm
Weight: 548g
176 pages