The art of making macrame (a French word meaning knotted lace) is an ancient way of tying notes in string to create lacy-patterned decorative and useful articles. This gratifying, easily learned technique has become almost a lost art, says author Virginia Harvey, the well-known weaver and designer. Harvey's excellent up-to-sate instruction book brings the time-honored skill very much to life and gives it a rightful place among modern hand crafts. Written in clear, graphic terms, this book traces the rich heritage of macrame, discusses tools and materials, and shows, step-by-step, how to tie the basic knots and combine them. Detailed instructions for planning and executing designs are given, together with suggestions for projects.