Easy and Fun Macrame Projects For Your Next Craft
Are you on the search for some fun macrame projects to add a touch of bohemian to your home or garden?
Use this roundup of tutorials to look for inspiration for your next project!
Each one of them contains step-by-step instructions, so even if you’re a beginner, you’ll be able to follow them and create something beautiful.
Knot your way to creativity as you unravel this relaxing art practice in the ultimate roundup of macrame projects.
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Introduction to Macrame
Macrame is a form of textile art that uses cord and knots to create a whole range of items. This age-old technique has come back into popularity lately and it’s no surprise why!
Not only can macrame knots be quickly turned into a beautiful piece of art, but they can create simple and practical everyday objects for next to nothing, and in next to no time.
The process itself is also incredibly relaxing and therapeutic, keeping your mind and hands engaged as you create something useful out of very little.
In this article, you can expect to find a wide range of macrame patterns, from popular wall hangings, to less popular but equally beautiful garden chairs and even jewelry.
I’ve also included a few of the basic knots at the end of the roundup. If you want to skip past the projects to familiarise yourself with them first.
I hope you find a fun project that inspires you to get creative in this roundup!
20+ Macrame Projects
20+ Easy Macrame Projects
You'll find plenty of incredible projects here including household items like coasters and placemats to more decorative items such as wall hangings and jewelry.
There is something for everyone in this list of fun projects!
One of the most popular macrame projects is a wall hanging, made using wood, whether a dowel or driftwood, so this list will start with some amazing wall hangings and then move on to other unique project ideas!
This is a really simple project that is great for beginners. You only need to learn two knots to make this macrame wall hanging.
Most wall hangings are quite large and take quite a bit of time to make but this one is a quick make and would look great on small wall space.
How amazing is this wall-hanging? I think it's one of the most beautiful pieces I've seen!
The inspiration behind this piece was a huge piece of wall art costing $1,500 online, so Justine thought she'd make her own piece for only a fraction of the cost!
Believe it or not, it only takes around 1.5 hours to make and costs less than $50.
Perfect for beginners, this wall small wall hanging will add a touch of boho flair to any room in your home.
This quick and simple tutorial will talk you through step-by-step how to make this sweet piece of textile art. You can choose a larger or smaller wooden circle for your piece, depending on what size you'd like to make it.
If you have a dark corner in your home with no power points, this would make a beautiful piece of home decor to light that space up!
You can turn this project into more of a dream catcher rather than just a simple wall hanging by adding thin twine to the inside of the moon to create an intricate pattern.
This super fun and easy idea is a macrame cheat, where you don't need to make any complicated knots, and it looks great hanging on a wall.
In the tutorial, I use men's shirts but you can use any fabric you like! I think this would look really pretty in pastel colors to hang in a baby's nursery.
If you're looking for other wall hanging ideas, check out my upcycled decor idea for blank walls.
This cute boho headband is very quick and simple to make, and the best bit - you don't actually need to know any macrame knots or special techniques! You can make this whole headband just by making a simple braid.
This headband looks really sweet and can be whipped up in well under an hour - great for kid's party favors or even as a last-minute accessory!
A lot of DIY jewelry looks like it was obviously made a home, but this one can be made by even the most beginner crafter and still has a shop-bought look to it!
I love the black and gold color choice, but think it would look just as good with natural cream yarn and rose gold beads too.
Boho jewelry never seems to go out of style, so you can be sure that if you make these for yourself or as a gift they'll stay in fashion for years to come.
These macrame earrings are surprisingly simple to make, and you'll only need to learn one knot (which is very easy!)
How sweet are these curtain tie-backs? This craft uses twine instead of macrame cord and I love the effect that it has!
It creates a really rustic and vintage feel and fits in perfectly with the neutral colors in this room.
If you're looking for some accessories to add to your boho or chic room, this lampshade would fit in perfectly!
This craft combines weaving and macrame so if you're up for learning a couple of new crafting techniques all in one go this is a great project!
This lampshade is super simple to make but it is time-consuming - well worth the effort though!
Macrame coasters are a great project if this is your first time using macrame cord.
You only need to know two simple knots to make these bohemian coasters. If you're more of a visual learner, you'll also love this tutorial as it's full of step-by-step photos.
If you make the coasters, why not make some macrame placemats too for a full set? Again, you only need to learn two knots!
Crystal from Marcing North also has a free printable with some basic macrame knots so you have them as a reference when you're making any macrame project.
This project is great for kids and adults alike, you can easily personalize this keychain by choosing your favorite colors or adding beads with letters that spell out a name or special place.
If you're looking for more keychain projects, I have a roundup of 12 fun keychain projects here!
This is a super simple and quick craft that you can make in under an hour.
It uses hemp cord which comes in a huge range of bright colors, which is what makes this bookmark so vibrant!
If you're looking for a new and fun way to gift wrap gifts, this is the perfect idea - especially if what you're gifting has a boho feel to it!
I love getting creative with gift wrap ideas, especially if that means upcycling things that I already have. You can read more about gift wrapping for upcyclers here.
This is one of my favorites! You'd be the talk of the party rocking up to a garden party and whipping out one of these DIY macrame chairs!
I love the bright colors, and I love that it's an upcycle of an old garden chair - you know how much I love a good upcycle!
You can check out some more upcycled chair ideas here!
This detailed tutorial will show you how to make a plant hanger for your home or garden.
This is a great way to fill up empty looking spaces in your home without using floor or wall space.
There are plenty of things you could fill your recycled wine bottle with, from flowers and plant cuttings to fairy lights to add a touch of magic to your garden in the evenings.
I love thinking of new things to do with empty wine bottles and came up with this centerpiece idea which you could also display in this lovely macrame hanger.
If you're looking for a slightly more simple plant pot hanger, this might be a better choice for you.
Despite being simpler to make, it looks just as effective and the tutorial is really detailed making it perfect for beginners!
Here are 47 more upcycled planter ideas that you can check out too!
This fruit hammock is practical and cute! This is a great little project if you don't have much kitchen worktop space and want somewhere to store your fruit.
It is extremely simple to make, so if you want to start with something really easy - start here!
Another really simple, but highly effective macrame craft is this DIY floating shelf.
This is probably the most simple craft we've featured here, and takes less than ten minutes to make but can completely transform a small corner of your home!
If you've reached this point and feel a bit overwhelmed, this one is more of a full guide on how to macrame rather than a specific project, but it's really useful to have a quick read-through before you start any of these projects.
This detailed guide will talk you through materials, how much cord you need, and basic knots so you'll be knotting like a pro in no time!
Macrame Supplies and Materials
One of the most beautiful things about macrame is that you don’t need much at all to create something beautiful.
You can create simple projects with just your hands and some cord!
Macrame cord comes in a HUGE array of colors and sizes, but the most popular tends to be plain cream cord.
The size is based on the thickness of the cord. They range from 1mm to 6+mm in thickness, and the type you choose will depend on what you are making.
For intricate designs and jewelry, you’ll want to use a thinner cord. Whereas for wall hangings or larger macrame pieces, you’ll most likely want to use a thicker cord.
Some other items you might need when making your macrame projects are:
- scissors
- tape measure
- wooden dowel or driftwood
- wooden beads
Basic Knot Techniques for Your Macrame Projects
This is a great beginner tutorial to learn the basic knots if you are looking for somewhere to start. It covers all the basic knots, plus a few more:
Larks Head Knot
This is the base knot for most projects, and it’s how you attach the cord to your rod, piece of wood, or whatever you’re using for the base of your project.
Fold your cord in half, and place the loop you’ve made under the rod. Bring the loop over the top of the rod, pull the two ends of the cord through, and then tighten the knot.
Square Knot
Start with two larks head knots, side by side.
Step one is taking the left cord and place it over the two middle cords, and under the cord on the right.
Pick up the orginal right cord, and pass in under the two middle cords again and through the loop on the left.
Pull the two outer cords to create a knot.
Step two is to repeat this, but start from the other side this time (from the right hand side cord) and you will have a sqaure knot.
This sounds complicated, but watching the video above will show you it’s not that complicated!
Spiral Knot
This knot is also known as the half square knot. It is quite literally the same as the half sqaure knot, but instead of going onto step two, you keep repeating step one to create a spiral!
Wrap Knot
This knot makes a great start or finish to a project, and is also known as the gathering knot.
Make a U shape with your cord, and place it against your project. Either at the top or the bottom depending on where you’re using the knot.
Use the rest of the working cord to wrap around your project. Pull it tight and make sure you don’t overlap or leave any gaps as you go.
When you have the number of wraps you want, pull the working end through the bottom of the u-shaped loop.
Then, pull the end sticking up out of the top, until the bottom loop closes up, and cut off the top end nice and close to the binding.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this roundup of great macrame projects! I’d love to hear from you if you make one – feel free to drop me a comment below!
