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Solid Oak Macramé Wall Hanging Kits Review & Giveaway

September 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

Review sample & prize provided by Solid Oak.

Ever tried macrame? Whether you're a first-timer or want to give it a chance for the first time in awhile, one of these new kits has everything to get you knotting in no time.
Anyone who’s been paying any attention to my Picks of the Week series knows that I’m all about any craft made with string. Thanks to the folks at Solid Oak, the string my hands are occupied with today is actually rope! I’ve done a bit of macrame here, here and there, but it’s been a minute, and I’ve never done a full wall hanging using the technique. Luckily, I was able to make an entire wall hanging from start to finish in one day using the Flowers Wall Hanging Kit from Solid Oak. The kit came with all supplies needed, including an actual twig for hanging, brass tubes to accentuate the piece’s flower motifs, and most importantly, easy-to-follow instructions that walk you easily through how to make the entire wall hanging. No need to google macrame knots with your best-guess search terms, it’s all there! 

Ever tried macrame? Whether you're a first-timer or want to give it a chance for the first time in awhile, one of these new kits has everything to get you knotting in no time.
Honestly, I worked on this over the course of one Saturday afternoon and evening back in early August. It was a super hot day, and I’d just shot photos of Intarsia Mountain in 95+ degree heat. I was done doing anything for the day: photos, designing, interacting with humans – d-o-n-e! So I grabbed a pair of scissors, a ruler and this macrame kit, went to town, and didn’t stop knotting til I made the whole dang kit (which only took the one day btw). It was nice working from a pattern, and the included instructions were truly easy to follow. If you’re curious to try macrame for the first time (or the first time in awhile), these kits are a good choice. They retail in the $20-25 range as of this writing, and there’s no need to know how to buy rope by the yard or anything like that.

Ever tried macrame? Whether you're a first-timer or want to give it a chance for the first time in awhile, one of these new kits has everything to get you knotting in no time.
Thanks to this kit, I was reminded of how fun macrame can be. It was refreshing to get off of my needles and hooks and mixing things up while still exploring the possibilities of what can be made with string! Plus, these kit designs are really stylish and on trend, making them great for adding some boho vibes to your space. (And if you’re looking to make a gift for a friend who’s not as hot on knitwear as she is on home decor, the finished wall hanging would make a great gift for her too.)

Ever tried macrame? Whether you're a first-timer or want to give it a chance for the first time in awhile, one of these new kits has everything to get you knotting in no time.

Enter to win a kit!

I’m apparently addicted to giveaways this fall! Is anyone mad about it? (Didn’t think so. ;) ) If you’d like to try a macrame kit for yourself, you’re in luck! One randomly draw winner will get their choice of one Solid Oak’s macrame kits.

To enter the giveaway, use the box below. If you’re on mobile, you’ll need to click a button that takes you to the entry page. If you’re on the desktop site, you’re all good to go right here! Open to North America. Full terms & conditions available by clicking the link in the box provided.

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Ever tried macrame? Whether you're a first-timer or want to give it a chance for the first time in awhile, one of these new kits has everything to get you knotting in no time.

Review sample & prize provided by Solid Oak.

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Hi! I’m Heidi (she/her/hers), a craft book author & pattern designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. Really anything with yarn! ❤️  My work combines vintage and modern design elements, featuring bold colors and graphic motifs.

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How to do a one-step provisional knitting cast on How to do a one-step provisional knitting cast on / a.k.a. crochet provisional cast on, scrap yarn cast on
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I read recently that tiktok and Instagram are being used as search engines more and more. 🤔 I thought since I’m going to all the work of making tutorials on YouTube, I should experiment with making a quick version of them for other platforms. There are obvious teaching limitations to vertical video, short-form content like this, but I think I covered the gist of this cast on in a minute. The YouTube version also covers how to unzip this cast on because there was time for it 👍🏻 L1nk is in my profile. 
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I’m very much looking for feedback as I continue to make instructional knitting & craft videos. Sometimes good tutorials are hard to find, and (ideally polite) feedback helps me improve. 
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For the first time in a long time, there’s a new For the first time in a long time, there’s a new tutorial from Hands Occupied! 🎉 The video is live on YouTube & the blog. 
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The post covers what provisional cast ons are & how they differ, and the video covers how to work a one-step provisional cast on using scrap yarn and a crochet hook. (This is a great one to save for future reference.)
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I learned several names for this method while researching this video & post. Crochet provisional cast on, one-step cast on, scrap yarn cast on - if you know even more names for this technique, please share! 
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Working on a sample for some upcoming videos. It’s an overcast day with intermittent sunshine & I have a scruffy little sidecar. 🐶 Can’t complain! 
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What’s on your needles this week? 
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Yarn: @debbieblissknits Cashmerino Aran 
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Peg boards and craft room organization go together Peg boards and craft room organization go together like peanut butter and jelly. So, as you can see, do latch hook tools and screwdriver organizers! 🪛 
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I think this trick translates to any tool with a thick handle, so leather working tools, punch needles, print making tools, etc. should work! What other tools am I, a needlecrafter, blanking on right now? 
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Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies Pegboard storage is my favorite for craft supplies, so getting a few hung in my new studio has been a priority. Here’s my first attempt. 🔨 
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Details: This pegboard panel is for organizing my knitting needles, latch hook tools, sewing thread, etc. It doesn’t need to hold much weight, so I didn’t anchor this into a stud - just used basic drywall anchors. I’ve also got a set of two 2’x4’ panels for another spot in my studio, and those will need a stud/more than 3 drywall anchors. Wish me luck! 
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[description: video features a woman hanging a panel of pegboard using a square dowel and drill]
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