50 Free macramé projects
I remember making macrame plant hangers as a child in the 1970s. These were quick and easy projects for kids to make and even useful!
The art of macrame, knotting cords made of jute, hemp, cotton, or leather, has made a huge comeback. The boho look is back in style!
Would you like to learn how to macrame? Click the link to learn the basic macrame knots and about macramé as a craft!
Macrame projects range from simple to intricate designs, all beautiful. Crafters new to macrame usually find they can quickly advance to the more complex patterns since only a handful of knots are used in all macrame projects.
We have compiled a list of free projects for beginner and advanced crafters. Start your macrame journey with small projects by following the step-by-step instructions in these tutorials. Continue by making table runners, wall hangings, trivets, jewelry, and coasters.
Scroll down to browse our collection of different designs to make!
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These super cute macrame Christmas tree ornaments are super easy to make, and you can use up those scrap bits of yarn or wool. Get the free pattern here.
By Michelle Leslie at Hometalk
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With just a couple of basic knots and some macrame cord, learn how to make a macrame wall art to hold a mirror.
Made in a Day
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This cute macrame decor piece can be made in about 30 minutes.
The Savvy Sparrow
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Choose your favorite two shades of nylon cord and make this amazing macramé bracelet. This fine nylon cord is comfortable and great to accessorize your look for work, leisure hours, and even beach days.
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Are you old school and still using a camera? How unique you will look, snapping pictures on vacation with this macrame camera strap around your neck. Learn how to make it with this free pattern.
Lovely Indeed
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Using a single cord length and just one type of knot, you can create various chunky macrame necklace designs to suit your personal style. This technique is great for beginners.
Tiny Workshops
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A free macrame hat project featuring a rounded top and decorative brim. This is an easy project that is suitable for beginners and includes tutorials for the knots.
Free-Macrame-Patterns.com
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Make some modern, stylish, and colorful bracelets using jewelry cords and connectors with these free instructions from Honestly WIF.
Honestly WFT
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Make a macrame necklace with the full project instructions and tutorial on this page.
Collective Gen
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Learn how to make a dog leash using this tutorial.
Reuse Grow Enjoy
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With a piece of leather lace, cotton string and dye make a one-of-a-kind modern macrame necklace.
The Merry Thought
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Learn how to make an easy macrame plant hanger using twine and a few simple knots.
Ideas for the Home by Kenarry
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This DIY macrame rope light adds a fantastic accent piece to any room. It's simpler than it looks.
Vintage Revivals
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A wooden embroidery hoop, a few beads and cotton rope are all you need to make simple and natural Scandinavian designed knotted trivets.
We are Scout
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These macrame leaf earrings are beautiful craft adults and even teens can make.
Craftsy Hacks
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Make this DIY macrame bracelet with macrame cord and beads. A perfect DIY project for teens and adults.
Craftsy Hacks
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Here is another stunning macrame project idea - a gorgeous macrame chandelier. With a lampshade, cotton cord, a scissor, and an iron you can duplicate this artful piece.
Collective Gen
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How to make macrame coasters with fringe.
Single Girls DIY
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Do you like the natural Bohemian look? With this free tutorial, make some charming round macrame coaster yourself.
Curly Made
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What a unique idea! If you need a room divider, conceal a storage area or a closet door, this macrame curtain idea would fit the bill. Check out this free macrame curtain tutorial.
A Beautiful Mess
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Every DIYer's Dream! This dreamcatcher is more than a dreamcatcher it is a work of art. With these free instructions create your own stunning one.
Collective Gen
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Grab hoop earrings and turn them into stunning macrame earrings using some macrame yarn. Another free macrame pattern.
Cuckoo 4 Design
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Learn how to make stylish and comfortable macrame earrings with this step-by-step tutorial.
The Craftaholic Witch
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Accent a wall with beautiful, wispy macrame feathers with this free macrame feathers pattern.
Honestly WTF
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These macrame fish can be used for different purposes - jewelry, keyrings, necklaces, earrings, pendants, zippers, etc .
Macrame School
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Do some amazing interior home decor with this macrame screen.
My French Twist
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Makeover an outdoor chair into a colorful folding macrame chair.
Gathered
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DIY macrame gift wrap may be a very easy way to decorate gifts.
The Country Chic Cottage
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Learn how to make a beautiful macrame hat hanger for your wall in this step by step pattern and tutorial!
Marching North
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Create a macrame bracelet with things around the home - string and hex nuts—another free bracelet pattern.
Mini Eco
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Here are free macrame patterns for four key chains using simple knots, cords, and wooden beads. These make great gifts and stocking stuffers.
Hallmark
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Step-by-step instructions and knot tutorials on how to make a short and long plant hanger are included.
tses Home Page
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Learn how to make a plant hanger.
Craftbits.com
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This decorative plant hanger is an easy craft.
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Make this macrame table runner from The DIY Mommy to add a Boho look to the dining room table decorations.
The DIY Mommy
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A macrame wall hanging is an easy DIY project that will add a handmade touch to any room in your home. Here is a free macrame wall hanging project.
The Spruce Crafts
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A free pattern for making a DIY mini macrame wind chimes. Hang your chimes, and listen to the ringing when the wind blows!
Pretty Life Girls
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With these instructions, create a bohemian-style yarn garland.
A Beautiful Mess
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Easy free DIY Macrame Ornament tutorial, perfect for the beginner.
Life is a Party
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While this macrame rope craft doesn’t use knots as true macrame does, it has a theme similar to retro home decor.
Kim and Carrrie
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Keep your sunscreen handy and within reach by knotting a mini sunscreen holder. Complete this free project in about an hour.
Fish & Bull
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This tutorial is a DIY succulent & leaves macrame wreath.
Pop Shop America
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Brighten up a room with this macrame moon shaped wall hanging with lights.
Pop Shop America
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Do you like owls? Create a fun macrame owl purse as a cute accessory to your wardrobe with this free pattern.
Free Macrame Patterns
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Paracord bracelets are a fun activity for boys and girls. Learn how to make a paracord bracelet using one or two paracord colors (with or without beads) with our video tutorial.
Needlepointers Craft
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Tween and teens can make this macrame/knotted brooch for mom for Mother's Day.
My White Idea DIY
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Off to the farmers market! This macrame produce bag by Collective Gen is a must-have. Check out the free macrame pattern.
Collective Gen
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Make this belt using the link weave knot and two colors of cord.
Free-macrame-patterns.com
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Wear your beach discoveries by making a macrame necklace using these instructions.
Crafts by Amanda
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This is a simple macrame project idea for beginners! Instead of a traditional macrame cord, this wall hanging is made with jersey fabric or T-shirt yarn.
Brit + Co
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Try out your knot-tying skills for a macramé pendant.
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Upcycle a t-shirt into a hanger for a plant.
Julie Measures
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Bring some boho vibes into your home with this macrame wall hanging. This free project is a little more challenging than the others listed here.
Decor Hint
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Upcycle a wine bottle into a hanging planter with this macrame tutorial.
Single Girls DIY
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