Macrame Placemat: Alternating Square Knots | Beginner Tutorial

Objective: Viewers will learn to create a macrame placemat using a pattern of alternating square knots.

Materials: 3mm single strand cotton string, wooden dowel (1 - 1.5 inches in diameter), measuring tape, sharp scissors, rotary cutter, self healing cutting mat, painters tape.

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Directions:
1. Cut 32 pieces of string to 4 yards.
2. Attach each string to the dowel using a lark's head knot.
3. Form a row of square knots using all of the working strings.
4. Leave out two working strings on each end and form a second row of square knots.
5. Repeat step 3-4 until you have reached the desired length.
6. Remove the piece from the dowel rod and unfold the lark's head knots.
7. Use painters tape to measure the fringe on either end and cut with a rotary cutter or sharp scissors.
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9. Enjoy your new placemat!