r/macrame 21h ago

Showcase Faux chainmaille style tops

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102 Upvotes

I made the chest guard (3rd pic) first and really needed a top to go with it:) used bobbiny metallic cord and lined the top so it’s not scratchy on the skin.

I actually really disliked working with this cord (even though it’s sooo beautiful!!) as it was *very* harsh on my hands. I will continue using it as the end result is just incredible but you should 10000% line the pieces you make with it.


r/macrame 13h ago

Question Should I redo the middle?

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I am making a bow/hair clip/accessory holder for my friend’s one year old’s birthday. I started with all white cord and got half way until I ran out of my cord! I thought I had another reel of it but alas, the one I had was a different shade of white. When I went to find it again, the random Amazon seller no longer sells it.
So, I undid the smaller parts of it and decided I would incorporate pink.

I could not bring myself to undo the middle section but now it seems sooooo out of place. My husband thinks it looks fine, but I’m trying to decide if I should take it out and put some pink hearts going down instead. More girly vibes.

My husband also said that the pink-white-pink-white cord hanging down is a little busy.

Oh and her birthday party is in 2 days 😅

What do you all think?
I tend to over analyze when I’m giving a project as a gift.


r/macrame 14h ago

Question Is there any chance I'm even close with this approach

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I saw this really cool design on Etsy and I decided to give it a try but I'm pretty much a n00b and operating on few fundamentals. I do not know the different knot names yet, beyond maybe larkspur lol. Obviously this artist isn't going to give the trade secrets away but do you think I'm even close with my approach? See pictures 2 and 3., I'm at a bit of a loss on next steps if I am even in the ballpark of the right technique..also I know the thread I'm using is not going to give the same result, I'm just aiming for a prototype and you can see these strings easily..


r/macrame 16h ago

Showcase Bracelet

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4 Upvotes

Fish Bone style knot pattern with red agates


r/macrame 1d ago

Discussion What’s your set up?

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38 Upvotes

This is my scrappy set-up (clothing hanger on a lamp) and I exclusively work on my projects while sitting on the couch with this propped in front of me. I wish I could work in bed or outside, but can’t really carry this lamp around with me everywhere lol. Please share with me what your set up looks like for new ideas!


r/macrame 2d ago

Showcase Beaded blackberry macrame choker

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86 Upvotes

🌿 This summer I went to the mountains almost every second of my free time. I picked blackberries and spent a lot of time preserving them, cooking with them and eating them in different combinations (vanilla ice cream, yum! 😋)

✨ Every time, I went back to the city with new ideas.

💜 This choker necklace is made with waxed thread and each blackberry with beads, a needle and thread.


r/macrame 1d ago

Showcase 💗WIP💗

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12 Upvotes

I’m not done with her yet but I still wanted to share because she’s taken forever and has finally started coming together 😍 so I thought I’d give you guys a view of some of the process 😊


r/macrame 2d ago

Question is macrame on my wire safe?

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i am actually a crocheter, and this is my first macrame project.

i want to macrame around my computer charger, however i'm worried that it might be a fire hazard. this wire is quite durable (mac charger, covered in some mysterious fabric), it is not fraying at all, and i am specifically using wool or cotton (no acrylic). i am still worried that despite all of these precautions, this will end up being a fire hazard.


r/macrame 4d ago

Showcase Some new wearables

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43 Upvotes

The spiderweb is a new design I’m super happy with:)

Im going to make another of the feathered bolero but I’m thinking gold & white for that one!! A little demon/ angel vibe maybe?!? Been playing a LOT of BG3 lately and reading again so my fantasy inspo is abundant !!


r/macrame 4d ago

Question How can I end bags better?

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6 Upvotes

I tried to follow this video

https://youtu.be/vj0AjEg_HAU?t=674&is=ky58TFPvaxcbnp99

And I tied a few knots but when I flipped it, everything started unravelling and falling apart. In the end I had to knot every loose end to another, creating this knotty mess. What's the best way to end a bag which doesn't fall apart and isn't a mess?


r/macrame 5d ago

Showcase Choker with glass beads

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47 Upvotes

r/macrame 5d ago

Showcase Thanks for the encouragement

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45 Upvotes

I wanted to quit a million times during the “messy middle” stage. Glad I didn’t. The lesson here is trust the process and don’t be afraid to bite more than you think you can chew?


r/macrame 6d ago

Showcase Double strand bracelet

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18 Upvotes

Square knots with blue chalcedony, pink and white beryl, Botswana agate, heart toggle clasp.


r/macrame 6d ago

Question Help me work out why this pattern sometimes works?

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I have followed this tutorial (https://www.marchingnorth.com/low-key-and-tassel-free-macrame-plant-hanger-pattern/) (video - https://youtu.be/Yz4RUJxzswk?is=NrO_bo-pTHSW9i3m) the first time it came out perfectly. I'm now trying it again and im at the spiral half knots section, the problem is some of my cords are super short and some are much longer. I saw some comments on the YouTube video that this happened to other people. I'm so confused because I have done it the exact same way. I'm guessing coincidentally the super short cord has ended up being used up more on the outside of the square knots? Any idea how i can stop this from happening?


r/macrame 7d ago

Showcase Mini Macramé

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55 Upvotes

I started doing Macramé earlier this year and have done mostly bigger pieces, but I wanted to try some smaller wall hangings for quick practice.

These are from the past two days. I'll probably use them as gifts for family and friends ☺️


r/macrame 7d ago

Question Do people harden micro macrame and how?

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43 Upvotes

I have been scrolling on pinterest and finding these super cute micro macrame hair accessories. But I don’t understand how the ’loops’ and arcs stay how they are planned to stay? Do people use wire as their base for this kind of a project or do they gently harden it with heat after finishing?


r/macrame 6d ago

Question Cotton or Polyester?

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So I'm planning to make Macrame basket in my bathroom. But the problem is the placement I'm putting the basket is gonna get wet all the time

So which one materials I used? So that it won't get moldy. Because it will look terrible and of course health problem


r/macrame 8d ago

Showcase Aqamarine nature inspired bracelet

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19 Upvotes

In my nature inspired pieces, I don't follow a specific design. I prefer to let the piece itself lead me, like tree roots.


r/macrame 7d ago

Question How do I macrame this into a necklace/bag? I need it to be secure in the macrame but possible to take in and out

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This is a bit niche but I'm going to a fancy dress party and I want to take my casino wheel as part of it. To make it easier to carry, I want to make it have a macrame holder so it can be worn as a necklace or bag. I don't know what the best technique is and would appreciate advice. I'm a visual learner so any imagery would be appreciated. Thanks


r/macrame 8d ago

Question Micro macrame tips?

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Heyy! I watched a tutorial on youtube and it wasn’t that great, but this is my first try and I’d really appreciate tips on where to find the info to learn what I need. Like for example, how can I make those neat chains? My thread doesn’t thread like that, the knots don’t stay in one place no matter what I do 😂 I took it apart so many times but this is the best I got today, I couldn’t understand how I get anything like what they did.

I used the Linhasita 0,5mm cord.

And where could I find other tutorials for this kind of projects that are more informative? Good search words or youtube channels?


r/macrame 8d ago

Showcase Wish me luck

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31 Upvotes

Taught myself macrame during covid and never touched it again. Of course my comeback project had to be something weird.


r/macrame 9d ago

Showcase New necklace for my grandma charm

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19 Upvotes

Pink & white beryl, blue chalcedony, Botswana agate with spiral knot.


r/macrame 9d ago

Question I'm working on a new collection and it doesn't have a name yet. How would you name it? ☺️✨

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r/macrame 9d ago

Question Question about knots

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9 Upvotes

I recently started making macrame pot holders and I found this photo and I'd like to attempt making something like this. I really like the know on the top I don't know how can Ia achieve that. Does it have a name so I can search for it? Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks!


r/macrame 10d ago

Question Beginner question - trying to create a plant pot holder

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So, I've found a type of plant pot holder designed from one rope, tied into a circle, fold, loop, fold, loop, etc.

The issue is that I'm trying to do this to hold an upside down tomato plant, and I need to form a small opening dead center on the bottom of the plant pot. (It's actually a small plastic cylindrical tub with open top, hole drilled in bottom)

I was wondering if anyone had some advice or a pattern that I might be able to look at to figure out how to do this because I don't have any experience with this type of thing, but looking for very specific advice does not make for good google search results.