10 easy DIY macrame projects for beginners
Macrame is a method of knotting cord to create beautiful (and functional) pieces, including wall hangings, plant hangers, bags and accessories. If you’re curious to try it but don’t know where to start, here is our list of 10 easy DIY macrame projects for beginners.
1. Wall hanging
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My French Twist)
A DIY macrame wall hanging is a great place to start for a macrame newbie. This beautiful wall hanging design uses simple, key knot patterns that make it an ideal project for beginners.
2. Keychain
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Think Make Share Blog)
A DIY macrame keychain is lovely as a small keepsake or gift, or to try as a rainy day activity. This design is great for beginners because you can practice knotting without the commitment to a big project.
3. Bracelets
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Honestly WTF)
These stylish DIY macrame bracelets replace traditional hemp with colourful nylon cord and wooden beads with shiny metal charms. Layered together, they create a stunning look you can customize to your heart’s content. This guide provides step by step instructions with pictures.
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Collective Gen)
This beginner macrame dream catcher DIY project is simple and laid out in a practical, step-by-step picture format that is easy to follow. The result is this beautiful statement piece that will add texture and charm to any room.
5. Produce bag
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Hello Glow)
This easy, breezy macrame produce bag DIY
design is perfect to carry your fruit and vegetables to and from the store
without bruises. If you want to add a little bit of colour, the tutorial
provides step-by-step instructions for how to dip dye the finished product. For
even more tutorial help, you can find video instructions here.
6. Market bag
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Beads & Basics)
Another great macrame bag DIY is this drawstring design that only requires macrame cord and features a step-by-step description with pictures.
7. Owl
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Homemade Luxe)
This DIY macrame owl design will add vintage charm to any room and it only requires 3 supplies; a six inch dowel, macrame cord, and wood beads! Follow along with clear, easy-to-follow pictures that walk you through how to create this classic piece.
8. Feathers
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Honestly WTF)
This macrame feather DIY project has colour, texture and softness that make it oh-so shabby chic. The secret to these gorgeous, soft fringes is that they are created using an animal grooming brush to brush out the cording. You can follow along with step-by-step instructions complete with high definition photos.
9. Curtain
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A Beautiful Mess)
Providing form as well as function, this macrame curtain is easy to make and provides subtle privacy to the front of a closet, window or doorway.
10. Coasters
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Curly Made)
These whimsical coasters are cute and fun to make for beginners (especially the fringe!). While there is no step-by-step tutorial on the site, you can find the video tutorial here.
We hope that these macrame projects inspire you to learn a new skill and explore what can be done at home with a little bit of rope!Are you passionate about real estate? Subscribe to the Centris.ca newsletter now.
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