Introduction: How to Make a Quick and Easy Macrame Cord

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Make a great DIY project with Macrame! It's bold, bright, and will bring some fresh and unique decor into your home

To recreate this macrame cord you will need:

What should I buy to start with Macrame?

What supplies you need to buy to start with your first Macrame project, depends on what you want to make.

I’ve made handy shopping guides for all different types of projects, which you can find in my Macrame Tools & Supplies Shopping Guide!

DIY Macrame wall hanging supplies

For Macrame wall hangings, you can use a dowel rod, or metal shape to attach your work. For decoration, you can add wooden beads. Find my favorite suppliers for these items in my How to make a Macrame wall hanging guide.

DIY Macrame plant hanger supplies

For Macrame plant hangers, you can use wooden or metal rings. There are also plant hanger patterns available for which you don’t need to use a ring. You can find my favorite plant hanger supplies in my How to make a Macrame plant hanger guide.

DIY Macrame bag supplies

To make a Macrame bag, you don’t always need supplies but for some patterns, you need to use wooden or metal bag handles. You can find my favorite bag handles in my How to make a Macrame bag guide.

DIY Macrame earring supplies

For Macrame earrings, you can use simple hoops or pretty wooden findings. Find my favorite supplies in my guide How to make Macrame earrings.

How do I change my cord thickness?

When you change your cord thickness from the size stated in your pattern, you will have to add or subtract length.

Are you new to Macrame? No worries, it’s very easy to learn! Check out my Macrame for Beginners Guides to quickly master the basics and discover all my best Macrame beginner tips.

How do I know the length of cord I need for a project?

In most cases, your Macrame cord needs to be roughly four times the length of your project. When your cord is folded in half with a Lark’s Head Knot to create two cords, go for eight times the length.

When estimating the length of your cord, it’s important to look at the pattern first:

• If your pattern consists of many knots, you will probably need more rope
• When your pattern consists of many straight cords, you can cut the rope a bit shorter
• The thicker the cord, the longer it needs to be
• Braided and 3-ply ropes take up more length per knot than a single strand cord
• When in doubt, always cut more rope than you think you need
• Always estimate extra cord to create a fringe at the end