Let's Get Crafty

We all need a little daily reminder to keep the peace... Which is why I’m bringing you this little macrame peace sign to add to your little bungalows. I love seeing it on a daily basis, it’s simple things like this that can start your days off right. I’m in love with the hint of coastal vibe it gives off and with summer at our fingertips it’s the perfect piece to adorn your room. Let this to be a reminder to always keep the peace and focus on the good things your life brings you. -Caitlin Peck

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MATERIALS YOU’LL NEED.

wooden embroidery hoop macrame cord scissors fishing line drift wood and seashell (optional)

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MACRAME PEACE SIGN INSTRUCTIONS.

Cut a piece of macrame cord about 42 inches long. Fold cord in half and place under your embroidery hoop. Loop tail ends of cord through looped cord (make sure to go over your embroidery hoop) and pull tight to secure.

Cut another length of cord about same length and place under your main cord attached to embroidery hoop.

We are going to be using the simple square knot for the peace sign itself. Starting from the left take your left side of the cord and place it over the middle section, then go under the right side of the same cord. Take the right side that you just went under and place that under the middle cord. Pull that piece through and over the left side of the cord. Click here to watch a tutorial on how to create square knots.

BY THE WAY.

I strung driftwood through mine, if you’d like to do that just hammer a nail lightly through your driftwood to create holes and thread through your fishing line. Now display your peace sign and enjoy your newest creation! Tag us in your pics - @ocnjmagazine.

about half way. Tie off your left and right string on an angle to create your peace logo. Tie off your middle string straight down.

Cut 2 more pieces of cord about 34 inches each. Place one string under left tied off side and continue using the square knot. Knot it off on the back when complete. Repeat same steps for the right side. 5

Cut 8 more pieces of cord about 40 inches each. Loop them each around bottom of embroidery hoop 4 pieces to each side tucked in between the triangle shape your peace sign makes. 6