Gina Pontelandolfo’s story about macramé and crafts
I’m Gina and I have Usher Syndrome. Now my eyesight is getting worse, things look foggy. I had an operation two years ago but my eyes have changed. It’s sad. However, my hobby for many years has been doing craft – macramé, mosaic, knitting, crochet, etc. I love making different things with my hands and learning new skills. I am always getting ideas for things to make. I can’t stop! At the moment I’m doing macramé – it’s a beautiful craft of knotted cords or ropes in patterns. While some people are sitting patiently at home because Covid lockdown, I’ve been adding crafty things all around the house. Now there’s so many everywhere! Ha-ha.
With macramé you can use one colour or two and weave them together into a pattern. Different thickness of cord will make a different style. Cords can be made from cotton, yarn, or wool – there are lots of varieties. I find very thick cotton cord is too heavy. There is a video and photos of my macramé below. You can try it for yourself and have something beautiful to touch and hang on a wall.
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