DIY Macramé Wall Hanging for Beginners
Create a beautiful bohemian macramé wall hanging with simple knots and techniques perfect for beginners.
Before you begin
- None - perfect for complete beginners!
What you’ll need
- 100 feet of 4mm cotton cord
- Wooden dowel (24 inches)
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Comb or brush for fringe
The walkthrough
Step by step.
Step 1 of 6
Preparing Your Materials
Cut eight pieces of cotton cord, each 12 feet long. The general rule is to cut cords 4 times the desired length of your finished piece. Fold each cord in half to find the center point.
- Use a tape measure for accuracy
- Mark the center of your dowel for balanced spacing
Step 2 of 6
Attaching Cords with Lark's Head Knot
Fold a cord in half. Place the loop over the dowel, pull the ends through the loop, and tighten. Repeat for all eight cords. Space them evenly across the dowel, leaving 2 inches on each end.
- Keep consistent tension for neat knots
- Number your cords 1-16 to track patterns
Step 3 of 6
Creating Square Knots
The square knot is fundamental in macramé. Take four cords: cross the left over the middle two, under the right. Then cross the right over the middle, under the left. Pull tight. This creates one square knot.
- Practice makes perfect - your knots will get neater
- Keep middle cords straight and taut
Step 4 of 6
Building the Pattern
Work in rows. Row 1: Make 4 square knots using cords 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16. Row 2: Skip first 2 cords, make square knots with 3-6, 7-10, 11-14. Alternate these rows 5 times.
- Pin your work to a board for stability
- Count your cords carefully
Step 5 of 6
Adding Fringe
Trim all cords to your desired length (typically 10-12 inches). Use a comb or brush to separate the individual strands, creating a fluffy fringe. Trim again for a straight edge.
- Wet the cords slightly before brushing for best results
- Trim gradually - you can always cut more
Step 6 of 6
Hanging Your Creation
Tie a length of cord to each end of the dowel for hanging. Your macramé wall hanging is complete! Hang it on a wall hook or nail.
- Adjust the hanging cord length for desired height
- Steam lightly to remove wrinkles if needed
Guide complete
