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Hanging Macrame Ghost

Get ready for Halloween by creating your own Macramé Ghost decoration!
  • Step 1Watch our video on Basic Macramé Knots before starting this project. You will need to use cow hitch and square knots in this design. Basic Macrame Knots: http://cleverpat.ch/BMKnot 
  • Step 2Colour your metal hoop black using a permanent marker. Allow to dry.
  • Step 3Cut ten 1m lengths of macramé cord. Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors. Attach each length to your metal hoop using a cow hitch knot. Adjust the lengths so they are along the top of the hoop as shown.
  • Step 4Create a square knot with the first four cords on the left. Use the next four cords to make another square knot. Repeat this process until you have a row of square knots across the top of your hoop.
  • CleverTip: When making each knot, pull tight on all the lengths of cord so the knots are consistent.
  • Step 5Leave out the first two cords on the left, then create another row of square knots below the first. You should have the two right-most cords left at the end.
  • Step 6Add a third row of square knots, this time starting with the first four cords on the left.
  • Step 7Separate the ends of the macramé cord about 3-4cm from the bottom so the threads become loose and frayed.
  • Step 8Cut out some crazy eyes and mouth shapes from black cardboard and glue them onto your macramé ghost using PVA glue. Allow to dry.
  • Step 9You can hang your ghost over a hook using the hoop, or you can create a hanger using a 40cm length of macramé cord. To create a hanger, thread the length through the top of the hoop and tie the ends together.
  • Step 10Your Hanging Macramé Ghost is now ready to display for Halloween!

Materials used in this activity

CleverPatch Junior PVA Glue - 250ml
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CleverPatch Cardboard - Black - A4 - Pack of 100
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Macrame Cord - 4mm x 90m
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