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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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Finally organizing & putting the finishing touches Finally organizing & putting the finishing touches on my home studio. After losing my studio space last fall, it’s feels really great to *occupy* this new space all the way. 😉
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I started by removing general clutter & returning straggler supplies from various WIPs, videos & design deadlines to their homes. Next, I hung a third peg board in the space - this one is mostly for display and less for organizing tools or projects. For the first time ever, I’m displaying projects from my book, plus a couple other faves. (The best thing about designing more yarn crafts besides knit & crochet is that I have some really fun -and delightfully pettable 😆- samples around.) I finished by adding a square dowel to my small supply storage tower to keep it from tipping over, plus re-arranging and de-cluttering the closet. 
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This cleaner space already has me feeling so much more creative and less overwhelmed. Now to find a safe spot in the basement for the tower of project samples in Rubbermaid tubs I liberated from my WIPs closet. Also why are there five?! 
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Here’s to keeping it clean for a few weeks! 🧶 
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It’s a disaster in here and my video microphone It’s a disaster in here and my video microphone isn’t cooperating, but it could be worse! How’s your day? 
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(If we haven’t yet met, I’m Heidi and I’m a pattern designer and tutorial creator specializing in yarn crafts like knitting & latch hook. You can learn more about my work and regularly find new tutorials in my profile. ☺️👋🏻)
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How to knit a one-row buttonhole 🧶 . Sweater k How to knit a one-row buttonhole 🧶 
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Sweater knitters, listen up! Learn how to knit a buttonhole over the course of a single row of knitting, a.k.a. a one-row buttonhole. In this technique, a combination of binding off and casting on stitches on opposite sides of the work creates a symmetrical, stretchy buttonhole. 
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The time limit on these is 90 seconds, so this quick tutorial is perfect to save for future reference. (Did you know you can make folders of saved items like tutorials? 👩🏼‍🏫) 
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If you’re brand new to the technique or want to see this demonstration slower and more in-depth, my bl0g and You/2be are the place to be. Thanks for watching & let me know if you have any questions or requests for future tutorials in the comments. ☺️
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One-row buttonholes are one of a few common ways t One-row buttonholes are one of a few common ways to knit a buttonhole. Created using a combination of binding off and casting on stitches over the course of a single row, this technique is one you’ll come back to again and again, and bonus: it’s not wildly challenging. 
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Find a brand new video tutorial for knitting one-row buttonholes and a post with other useful buttonhole resources on the bl0g, 🔗 in bi0.
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It was quiet last week as I’ve been working on a It was quiet last week as I’ve been working on a few behind the scenes projects, including filming a bunch. The goal: tutorials most weeks!
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I also put some time into neglected design projects, in particular the pattern collection I began working on back in 2022. As I work on the samples, you’ll be seeing some sneak peeks here and there in my feed. ☺️
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The other thing occupying my time: I got an iPad to try digital planning and keep my design notes more organized, not to mention digitized. (Paper scribbling just ain’t it after 12 years.) If anyone has tips for how to make the most of digital planning as a crafter / knitter, I’d love to hear them! Accounts to follow, apps, must-know hacks for crafters - I’m excited to learn it all! 👩🏼‍🏫
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