Today’s tutorial is a Macrame Bookmark perfect for a student or someone who loves to read or write. It has a Winter theme with snowflakes and Snowmen and would make a great Christmas stocking stuffer.
Supplies/Tools Needed to Make Bookmark
- 6 yards of 2mm braided macrame cord
- 4 medium sized buttons with 2 holes
- 2 silver snowflakes
- scissors
- ruler/tape measure/yardstick
- large hole metal tapestry needle
Directions to Make Macrame Bookmark
Step 1.
Cut 1 cord 1 1/2 yards long. (Filler cord)
Cut 1 cord 4 1/2 yards long. (Tying cord)
Step 2 – Adding Buttons and Snowflake.
Find the center of the 1 1/2 yard cord.
String one end of cord through the 1st button, silver snowflake and 2nd button. Center so cord ends measure evenly. (See photo)
Pull cords tight so buttons fit tight against silver snowflake like a sandwich.
Step 3 – Adding Tying Cord.
Find center of 4 1/2 yard cord and position it UNDER the filler cords. Tie one Square Knot (SK) with the tying cords, the longer cords. Slide knot up close to the buttons.
Step 4 – Tying the top Square Knot Button.
Drop down 1/4″ and tie a Square Knot Button consisting of 7 square knots. In a row. This is called a Sinnet. SK Button will hold a pen or pencil.
Take filler cords (the middle cords) and go up and through the holes created. Front to back. Pull down to form a Square Knot Button.
Tie one SK under the SK Button to secure it.
Step 5 – Tying Square Knot Sinnet.
Tie 12″ of square knots. In a row. One after the other.
Step 6 – Tying the Bottom Square Knot Button.
Drop down 1/4″ and tie a Square Knot Button consisting of 7 square knots. Same as you did in Step 4.
Tie TWO square knots under the SK Button.
That completes the knot tying and now you will bury all cords except ONE FILLER CORD. That cord will be used to string the last buttons and silver snowflake. Using the large hole metal needle, bury one cord at a time, from the back, going up through the knotwork. (See photo)
Step 7 – Adding Bottom Buttons and Snowflake.
String cord through buttons and silver snowflake per the photo. Pull cords tight so buttons fit tight against the silver snowflake like a sandwich.
Step 8.
To finish off cord end: Tie around base of the cord or hand sew together. Trim cord end.
All done. Finished and ready to enjoy for yourself or to give as a gift.
Bookmark measures 14″.
Variations: Make longer or shorter by adjusting cord lengths. Use whatever buttons or decorations preferred. Omit bottom square knot button if wish.
