See those macrame knots on either side of the focal bead in the bracelet above? There is an easy way to make them using a toothpick! This hack is by Monir, a Turkish instructor @braceletia who has tons of tutorials on Youtube. The tutorial also shows how to make the simplest of sliding knots. Note that satin cords are best for this. 



I also think her hairpin hack for helping feed the cord ends over and under is worth a look for this pretty 3 row glass pearl macrame bracelet. Watch carefully how she removes the outer parts of each cord to make a narrower cord end for threading on the beads. A great handy trick if you are working with thicker cords. She also demonstrates how to make a macrame knot for the braided ends. 



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