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Learning the Art of Macrame

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Learning the Art of Macrame

Algonquin

Mar 20 2026 8:00 AM

The Algonquin Middle School Craft Club meets on Thursdays twice a month throughout the year.

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Facilitated by Ms. Kristen Ottow and Ms. Lesley Hoerner, the students have fun making variety of unique and creative crafts.

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On this particular day the students were excited to learn how to make macrame keychains.

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They first watched a short video about the art of macrame.

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They students then selected one color of yarn, cutting a few pieces of it off at a specific length.

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They then tied it down and start the first set of knots and continued until they had about 18 to 20.

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As they came to the end of their first keychain, Ms. Hoerner showed them how to trim the ends and create the final knot.

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After finishing their first keychain they could make another one, but this time with two different colors of yarn.

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The students had fun learning all about macrame while listening to music and catching up with their peers.

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