Macrame
Macramé is enjoying a veritable renaissance: an ancestral art of knotting, it is now making its way into interior decoration, fashion and DIY jewelry in modern forms that are accessible to all. Find a complete selection of macramé yarns and ropes for wall hangings, dreamcatchers, knotted jewelry and home decorations.
What is macramé?
Macramé is a traditional weaving technique involving successive knots. Macramé knots can be flat, for necklaces or bracelets, or voluminous, for objects such as plant hangers or cushions.
What yarn should I use for macramé?
It's important to remember that the yarn used for macramé is not the same as for micro-macramé.
For micro-macramé, 0.5 mm diameter or 1 mm diameter wire is used to make micro-macramé jewelry.
For macramé, you need a stronger wire. A 3 mm cord is more suitable for a planthanging or a macramé wall hanging.
Macramé wall hangings will add a real touch of originality to your home decor!
Ideas for macramé creations
- Wall hanging: the emblematic macramé creation, made with 3 mm twisted cord on a wooden rod, perfect for decorating a living room or bedroom.
- Dream catcher: combine a wooden ring, macramé thread and decorative feathers for a soothing, bohemian creation.
- Hangingplant pot: a few square knots on 5 mm cord are all it takes to create an elegant support for plants and planters.
- Knotted Brazilian bracelets: with fine waxed thread, create colorful friendship bracelets with flat or spiral knots.
- Macramé curtain: a more ambitious but very accessible creation, ideal for separating two spaces or dressing up a window.
- Coasters and trivets: a practical and affordable accessory.
- Hanging lights: a pretty, bohemian decor.
- Christmas decorations: Christmas stars, fir trees, etc. The possibilities are endless!
Wondering how to start macramé? Learn macramé step-by-step with our video explaining the basic macramé knot technique .
Once you've mastered the technique, it's time to get creative! Check out our free macramé DIY decorating tutorials. Discover how to make a macramé feather, which you can add to your accessories, and even to creoles to make dangling earrings.
Our collection of macramé books will give you lots of ideas for creating pretty costume jewelry, accessories and DIY decor.
DIY macramé is making a big comeback! Knot, braid and have fun!
What materials do I need for macramé?
- Threads, the size of which depends on your DIY project.
- Scissors.
- A support such as hoops, wooden chopsticks or driftwood branches .
- Wooden beads, feathers, dried flowers... The possibilities are endless!
What thickness of rope should I choose for a macramé wall hanging?
For a standard-sized wall hanging, 3 mm twisted cord is best: it knots easily, holds its shape well and gives a natural, structured look. For a larger room or a more rustic effect, go up to 5 mm. For fine details or bangs, 1 to 2 mm completes the piece.