Macrame Statement Earrings are simple to make and they really do make a statement! You can be sure that everyone will take notice of these beauties!
They are lightweight and will not pull your ears and weigh them down. You can make them in any color you want to match all your outfits! Just make a few different knots for a totally new look!
If you are not familiar with macrame, it is a very easy craft to learn as you do not need any special tools. All you need to learn is to tie a few knots with macrame cord. The amazing part about macrame is you can create so many beautiful things with just a few knots. If you are interested in learning, do read my post about 10 fun hobbies to do at home, I have mentioned many useful resources to learn macrame.
What do you need to make these Macrame Statement Earrings?
Cotton cord 3mm
Scissors
Hoop base
Earring hooks ( I forgot to include them in the picture above, however they are pictured below in my Amazon finds)
Brush
It’s pretty much the same supplies you need for any macrame project. That’s why it is very easy to learn as no special skills are required!
Here are my Amazon picks for this project:
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Which knots do we use for these earrings?
Larks head knot – this knot is used to attach the cords to the hoop. Fold the cord in half, insert the loop into the hoop bring the ends of the cords through the loop and pull to tighten.
Square knot – 4 cords are required to make a square knot. Lay the first cord over the next two cords like making a number 4. Take the 4th cord over the first cord and under the middle two and pull up. Tighten the first and 4th cords to get the first half of the square knot.
Repeat starting from the 4th cord to complete your square knot.
If you are new to macrame, I recommend watching this video from Soulful Notions about the 7 must-know Macrame Knots.
How do you make these Macrame Statement Earrings?
EARRING 1: SCALLOP HOOP BASE
Cut 4 cords 10 inches each.
Attach to your base hoop with a larks head knot.
Tie 2 square knots across using 4 cords at a time.
Next, tie one square knot in the center using the 4 cords in the center.
Trim the cords to the length you desire. Brush out cords and cut again.
I cut the cords in a V shape. But you can cut them straight if you like.
Add your earring hook and your statement earrings are ready!
EARRING 2: TEARDROP HOOP BASE
Cut 3 cords of 10 inches each. Attach with a larks head knot onto the hoop.
Starting with the first cord, tie 2 double half hitch knots across.
Using the last cord, tie 2 double half hitch knots diagonally across.
Last make 2 more knots to close up the ‘v’ shape.
Brush the cords and trim them.
Add your earring hooks and they are ready.
That’s it! It is that simple!!
If you do make yourself some earrings, do share a picture with me on Instagram @lovetostayhomeblog. I would love to see them! Also if you can, leave me a comment below, I would love to hear what you think!
I do have these earrings in my Etsy shop if you would like to buy these earrings, check them out in my Etsy shop HappyKnotsandLoops. Thank you for your support!
NOTES:
You can use a 2mm cord as well.
There are lots of different shapes of earring hoops available, so you can experiment with whatever you have or like.
If you like you can stiffen the fringe of the earring with some spray starch. I use this Aleene’s stiffener, It’s optional though.
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