More Macrame Magic for Rookies

• DIY Macrame Wall Hangings
• DIY Macrame Jewelry Crafts
• DIY Macrame Plant Huggers
• DIY Macrame Bags & Pouches
• Cute DIY Macrame Keychains

Season	Fall 2020
Patterns	Pumpkin Covers, Macrame Leaves, Table Decor
Difficulty	Beginner-Friendly
Join Our Group	Macrame for Beginners
Recommended Cord	Bobbiny Cotton Cords

Monthly Macrame Challenge

Luckily, Lauren is the sweetest girl you’ll ever meet and we’re all so excited we got to work together and bring you this new Monthly Macrame Challenge!

Hi everyone! I’m Lauren Merritt, the creator of Miss Moo the Macrame cow.

I can’t believe it has only been a month since I started my first macrame project. I went on a girls’ weekend and brought macrame supplies for crafting. Originally, I started looking into macrame to make a few plant hangers.

I ended up going down a rabbit hole looking for macrame patterns of animals. I found a tutorial on Etsy of an owl and bought it. I made it for my daughter’s room. It turned out so cute and I loved how I could put my own twist on it.

I searched all over the internet for patterns of animals and couldn’t find anything! So, I decided to improvise and make it up on my own. I was very uncertain, self-conscious with how it turned out and was not even going to share it, but thought “Oh, what the heck? At least someone will get a good giggle!”

Oh boy, how surprised was I when the reactions and comments kept rolling in! I was so inspired and encouraged to share a tutorial so I worked hard to create another cow. I had to figure out what the world I did the first time and documented it for the tutorial.

I am now planning my next project, my mom has requested a bunny! I am also dreaming up some abstract pieces. I am sincerely grateful and blown away by the support I have received from around the world. I can’t wait to see how your MOOs turn out!

Thank you, from my heart, and happy knotting!

Amazing Macrame Cow Pattern by MerrittMacrame – DIY Macrame Cow Tutorial

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You might remember Lauren and her amazing Miss Moo from our Monthly Macrame Challenge back in April 2021.

How to make Macrame Standing Highland Cows

I started these Macrame Standing Highland Cows like every one of my kits – by sanding each piece. When we cut these on our laser machines, it can leave a layer of residue that affects the finish on them.

Once each piece was sanded, I stained them with brown acrylic paint and a tiny bit of black. I didn’t stain the horns of the cows, though.

To stain with paint, mix a bit of water and your paint together and use a foam sponge or wet wipe to apply the mixture to each piece.