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Macrame
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Tying repeated knots in cord to make plant hangers, wall hangings and bags. No needles or hooks involved.
TonightTime to first win
About an hourA session
Mostly indoorsWhere
Step 1: Get cord and something to hang it from.
Is it you?
What you need
5 thingsThe honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$45
How we make money: if you buy through one of these we take a small cut, and the price is the same either way. The cheapest option that works is always listed first.
The path
12 questsASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$21
BThen the quests
- Tie a lark's head, square knot and half hitch
- Make a keychain or bracelet
- Cut cord long enough to finish a piece
More on Macrame
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Guides1
What to buy2
Best Macrame Cord (2026): Single Strand Combs Out, Three-Ply Does NotCord comes in three constructions and they behave completely differently at the one moment that matters most: whether you can comb the ends out into soft fringe. Single strand combs beautifully. Three-ply gives you a crinkled, curly fringe instead. Braided will not comb at all. Buy the wrong one for your project and the finish is decided for you.Best Macrame Kit for Beginners (2026): 3 Picks for Your First KnotsA macrame kit gives you the cord, the rings and dowels, and (crucially) a guide, so you can knot your first plant hanger or wall hanging without buying anything separately. The cord is the heart of it: soft 3mm cotton is the beginner standard. Here are three good ones, from a single-project starter to a big multi-project kit with a project book.
From the blog2
Cozy Hobbies: 15 Warm, Slow Activities for a Comfortable Night InNot every hobby needs to make you fitter, richer, or more impressive. Some just need to make a quiet evening feel good. These 15 cosy hobbies are the antidote to a hard day: slow, warm, low-pressure, and satisfying, the kind of thing you do with a blanket, a hot drink, and no goal beyond enjoying it. Pick one and make your nights in something to look forward to.Hobbies You Can Do With Your Hands: 18 Crafts to Get You Off a ScreenThere's a specific kind of satisfaction in making something physical: the screen goes away, your hands take over, and you end up with an object that didn't exist that morning. Here are 18 hands-on hobbies, grouped by the kind of making, with where to start in each.
Learn it with a course
UdemyRecommended course
MACRAME CORD ART FOR BEGINNERS
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