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THE CREATIVE

Knot

Find Inspiration, Learn, Create.

Welcome to The Creative Knot, a space where I share everything I love about macramé, crafting, and finding joy in creativity. Whether you’re looking for a simple tutorial, tips on sustainable crafting, or a little inspiration to start your next project, you’re in the right place.

Crafting isn’t just about the finished piece—it’s about the journey, the moments of calm, and the pride in what you create. Here, you’ll find ideas, insights, and resources to help you embrace that journey, one knot at a time.

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My love of the Square Knot - a 'how to' guide and why it's one of the best knots to learn.

The square knot was one of the first knots I learned and has somehow become my favourite knot and the one I have created lots of projects with. The Square Knot - my favourite knot It's one of the fundamental knots in macramé and can be used in a huge variety of projects, from basic coasters and plant hangers to bags and wall hangings. Once you've mastered it, you'll find yourself tying it almost without thinking – and that's when the calming, mindful rhythm of macramé really

Oct 84 min read

When Handmade Becomes Part of Your Story

Earlier today I was struggling. I knew I wanted to create something and to write, but I didn't know how to write what I wanted or how to put my thoughts down on paper. So I did what I often encourage other people to do. I stepped away from the screen, made myself a cacao, sat in the garden and simply listened. As I settled, I found myself thinking about the book I'm currently reading, Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Transforms Our Health by Dr Daisy Fancourt. Although I

Jul 114 min read

Mental Health Awareness Beyond One Week:

How Creativity Became Part of My Mental Health Journey A personal reflection on mental health, creativity, grief, boundaries and the small everyday things that help me feel more like myself again. The small everyday things that help me. This week it’s Mental Health Awareness Week and I haven’t really mentioned it on any of my socials because, honestly, I feel that every week should include mental health awareness. If I were still in a school, we’d be talking about this with p

May 146 min read

It doesn’t have to look like mine (and that’s the point)

Every piece you make is unique and special to you. There’s a moment I see in almost every workshop. Someone pauses and looks around the table, then back at their own piece and says something like, “Mine doesn’t look like yours…” or “I don’t think I’m doing it right.” And I always smile, because this is the part where something shifts. Because the truth is, it was never meant to look like mine, and it shouldn’t, because it’s yours. So many of us carry this quiet belief that w

Apr 223 min read

Why We’re Returning to Analogue: The Quiet Magic of Making Together

The magic of making together. There’s a quiet shift happening. After years of scrolling, tapping and living life through screens, many of us are feeling the pull back to something slower. Something tactile. Something real. A growing number of studies suggest that creative, hands-on activities can support our mental wellbeing, reduce stress and even help us live longer, healthier lives. But beyond the research, I’ve been feeling this truth in my own hands. Recently, I took my

Feb 273 min read

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Finding Calm in the Christmas Countdown: Christmas Self-Care Tips

December has always been a bit of a tricky one for me. While everyone seems to leap into Christmas with sparkles in their eyes and a calendar full of festive plans, I’ve often found myself feeling overwhelmed by the noise, the pressure, the rushing. But this year feels different. Maybe it’s because my teenage daughter absolutely loves Christmas — and I want to meet her in that joy — or maybe it’s because I’m finally giving myself permission to slow down and make the season wo

Nov 26, 20253 min read