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DIY Macrame Mini Plant Hanger

April 11, 2023 No Comments

DIY Macrame Mini Plant Hangers are such a great way to spruce up your space! Easy to make and these mini plant hangers need just a little bit of cord. Even if you are a beginner to macrame, it is possible to make this cute plant hanger.

If you are new to Macrame and would like to learn, do check out my post on 10 fun hobbies to do at home. Macrame is one of them, I have lots of fun resources for you to start your journey. I recently started learning macrame myself and cannot get enough of it! It is a great hobby to have and the variety of things you can create with it are endless. It is just a question of learning the different knots and practicing.

These macrame plant hangers are perfect in a small space.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS DIY MACRAME MINI PLANT HANGER?

Macrame Cord 3MM COTTON CORD ( I use the recycled 3mm cotton cord from Gannxet.com)

Wooden Ring – 4.5cm wooden ring (Amazon or craft stores)

Scissors

S-Hook (optional)

Brush or comb

These are my Amazon Picks for this project:

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HOW DO YOU MAKE THIS DIY MINI MACRAME PLANT HANGER?

This is a tutorial that I followed on YouTube by Rox Shana. (The link to her video is below) She has many great Macrame Tutorials.

Place your wooden ring on an S hook hanging on a rod (clothes rack or closet rod). An alternative could be to tape the wooden ring on a tabletop.

Cut the cords required. You will need 6 cords of 120cms each.

Attach the cords to the wooden ring, by finding the center and looping the cords through. Secure the cords with a gathering knot.

Start by tying spiral knots and follow the pattern. Using 4 cords at a time tie spiral knots. (I did about 4 to 5 rows). Do the same with the rest of the cords.

Next, you will tie a square knot using 2 cords from one set and 2 cords from another set. Tie the square knot a little lower than the previous rows of spiral knots.

At the end leave a little space and make sure your pot fits in it, then use a gathering knot to tie the bottom cords together. Brush out the tassel and trim. You can leave the bottom cords without brushing them out, it is entirely up to you.

If you like to watch a video to learn, you can find the video I mentioned by Rox Shana on YouTube, Macrame Plant Holder.

Her video has 3 plant hanger tutorials. However, the one that I made is the 2nd tutorial.

NOTES:

If you do not have a wooden ring, you can start without one. You can use some macrame cord to make a loop as your ring. You can watch 3 Macrame Plant Hanger Ideas without a ring to see how it is done.

The little pots that I found are from the dollar spot at Target, you can get cute little pots from Ikea too. I am sure I’ve seen similar ones at Dollar Tree too! There are some cute mini plant pots on Amazon too.

Here are other Macrame Posts that you might enjoy:

Simple Macrame Wall Hanging

Recycled Macrame Frames

DIY Decorative Macrame Jars/Vases

Simple Macrame Feathers

Macrame Spiral Wristlets

Macrame Bookmarks

Easy Macrame Coasters

Macrame Keychains

Hope you will try out this cute Macrame Mini Plant Hanger, if you do please leave a comment below and share a picture with me on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest.

Do follow me on all or any of these platforms @lovetostayhomeblog to know when there is a new post!

Thank you for reading, I appreciate each and every one of you! Have a great day!

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Simple Macrame Wall Hanging

June 24, 2022 2 Comments

This simple macrame wall hanging is easy to make. If you are looking for that pop of color and style for any room in your home, these mini wall hangings are perfect. They can be grouped together with other wall art to make a cute gallery wall too!

The color of the tassel can be changed to your color of choice or you can leave out the tassel for a neutral look.

Tassels are great and so easy to make, you do not need any special skills to make them!
You can check out my tassel earrings here, to see how to make a simple tassel. Use the same tutorial with longer macrame cords.

If you are new to macrame and would like to learn, I highly recommend Soulful Notions YouTube channel, she has great videos for a beginner and lots of beautiful easy macrame projects.

I also have also a list of other resources for macrame in another post of mine, where I have written about 10 Fun Hobbies to Do at Home.

WHAT SUPPLIES DO YOU NEED FOR THIS SIMPLE MACRAME WALL HANGING?

Macrame cotton cord ( The cord I used is a Natural color 4mm cord from Ganxxet.com)

Scissors (My scissors and brush are from MissKnottieMacrame.com)

Brush

Measuring tape

Dowel rod (I used one that is 6 inches but I recommend using one that is 8 inches)

These are my Amazon picks for this project:

(Disclaimer: These are affiliate links, which means if you buy any of these recommended products, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you. Please know that I only recommend products that I know to be of great quality and have great reviews. Thank you so much for your support!)

I am trying my very best to keep my blog ad-free, so it does help if you can use my link when you are shopping on Amazon. Thanks for helping me out, I am truly grateful!!

HOW DO YOU MAKE THIS SIMPLE MACRAME WALL HANGING?

For this project, you need to know how to tie larks head knots, square knots, and diagonal clove hitch knots.

Cut your cords. 8 cords, 36 inches each, and one cord 18 inches long.
Attach the 8 cords to the dowel rod using larks head knots.
Next, using 4 cord’s at a time, tie a row of square knots. You get 4 square knots.
Then leaving out 2 cords on either side, tie square knots using the remaining cords. You get 3 square knots.
Do the same 2 more times, until you tie one square knot in the middle.
The square knots form a v shape.
After that, tie diagonal clove hitch knots on both sides for 2 rows.
Brush out the cords and trim for an even fringe.
If you are adding a tassel, you just put the tassel in through the center where the diagonal clove hitch knots meet. And tie it at the back.
Add a cord 12 inches long as the hanging cord. Attach it on both sides of the dowel rod using a simple knot.

That’s it! Your mini-masterpiece is ready!

If you like to watch a video to see how it is made, this is the one I followed from the Made by Hand YouTube channel. The only things I did differently were to add 8 cords instead of 10 and the addition of a tassel.

I will be adding these to my shop soon and will update this post when I do, so you can see them in my shop.

NOTES:

This wall hanging can be made on a tree branch, a piece of driftwood, on a dowel, or even on an old picture frame! You can check out my post about Recycled Macrame Frames.

Dowel rods are usually long and may have to be cut down to size. I used a saw to cut the dowel rod to size and then sanded the edges using sanding paper. I might use a longer dowel rod next time as the cords just about fit.

You can even make this into a garland by repeating this pattern on a long cord. This will make a very pretty garland too!

Thank you for visiting my blog and reading about this Macrame Wall Hanging. Hope you feel inspired to make one for yourself! If you happen to make one, please share it with me on Instagram or Facebook @lovetostayhomeblog, I would love to see your lovely creations!

Do follow me on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram @lovetostayhomeblog, so you can see when I have a new post on my blog.

If you like macrame, please check out my other easy Macrame projects:

DIY Decorative Macrame Jars/Vases

Macrame Flower Bead Keychain

Simple Macrame Feathers

Simple Macrame Statement Earrings

Macrame Feather Earrings

Macrame Tassel Earrings

Easy Macrame Coasters

Macrame Bookmarks

Macrame Keychains

Have a wonderful and creative day everyone!!

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Recycled Macrame Frames

June 9, 2022 4 Comments

Recycled Macrame Frames are a great way to repurpose some old canvas frames. I had so many of these canvases that my kids had painted when they were younger.

Instead of throwing them out, I decided to take the canvas off, underneath is a perfectly good wooden frame that can be recycled.

Macrame is just such an awesome hobby that anyone can learn. I just started macrame about 10 months ago and just love it. You do not need any special tools, only your hands! With some cotton cord or rope, you can create beautiful macrame decor or accessories.

These frames can be used as tabletop decor or to style any shelves in need of some dressing up!

What do you need for these Recycled Macrame Frames?

Canvas frames or any old picture frames (You can find great options for cheap at any thrift store)

Macrame cotton cord or rope (My cord is from Ganxxet)

Scissors (The scissors and brush that I have are from Miss Knottie Macrame)

Brush

(Disclaimer: These are affiliate links, which means if you buy any of these recommended products, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you. Please know that I only recommend products that I know to be of great quality. Thank you so much for your support!)

I am trying my very best to keep my blog ad-free, so it does help if you can use my link when you are shopping on Amazon. Thanks for helping me out, I am truly grateful!!

How do you make these Recycled Macrame Frames?

The possibilities are endless with the designs you can create!

You can use as little as 2 knots and make a beautiful frame or you can use a combination of a few knots.

You can also attach macrame feathers. To see how to make feathers, I have a whole post about it. You can take a look at it here.

The Basic instructions are:

Attach your cord to the frame with larks head knots. Or use one cord to attach your cords.

Use even numbers of cords.

The length of cord you need would be about 4 lengths of your frame.

In case you are just making a design halfway, you can use 3 lengths of cord.

Frame 1:

For this frame, I used 1 cord, 14 inches long to go around the top of the frame.

I secured the cord to the back with a hot glue gun and some tape.

Next, cut 12 cords 26 inches each.

Attach these 12 cords to the top cord with larks head knots.

I made a very simple design with this one.

With the first 4 cords tie a square knot. Do the same across with the rest of the cords. Total 6 square knots.

For the next row, leave out the first 2 cords and tie a square knot with the next 4 cords. The square knot is tied leaving 2 finger space or around 1.5inches gap. Do the same with the rest of the cords leaving out the last 2. Total 5 square knots.

For the next row, it is a repeat of the first row, so 6 square knots in total. Leave a gap of 1.5 inches from the previous row.

I left the remaining cords to hang down And trimmed the cords to the length of the frame.

TIP: When you need to leave a space between rows of knots, to make the knots at the same level, use a ruler or a long piece of cardboard placed in between the cords. This will give you an even row of knots.

Frame 2:

This Macrame Feather Frame is easy and the quickest one to make.

Cut two cords double the length of your frame plus 5 inches.

Tie these with a larks head knot to the frame.

Cut 40 cords of 5 inches each.

Use these to make the feathers. If you would like to see a photo tutorial please see my Simple Macrame Feathers Post.

You can make a small feather or a big feather, it is your choice.

Brush out the cords and cut them in a feather shape.

That’s it, your simple and easy macrame feather frame is ready to be displayed!

Optional: You can spray the feathers with some fabric stiffener, then brush them out and it makes it easier to shape them well.

Frame 3:

This frame has a few more knots than the previous 2. Apart from the larks head knot and square knot, I used diagonal clove hitch knots and regular knots at the end of the cords.

Attach 8 cords of around 40 inches each, with larks head knots around the top of the frame.

Make one row of square knots. (total 4 square knots)

Leave about 1 inch and make another row of square knots. (total 4 square knots)

Next, using 2 cords at a time, tie 4 diagonal clove hitch knots. Do this for the whole row.

After that, make 4 square knots using 4 cords at a time. (total 4 square knots)

Leaving around 1 inch, make the last row of square knots.

Optional: Make regular knots at the ends of the cord and cut the excess off. Or, cut the cords to an even length and then make knots if you would like them at the same level.

Now you can display your recycled macrame frame.

NOTES:

If you are using an old canvas frame, you will need to remove the canvas. This can easily be done by just pulling off the canvas.
You can also paint the frame any color you want to match your color scheme.
These frames can be used as wall art or just standing up on a shelf.
You can go a step further by adding some faux flowers, crochet flowers, or just some simple elements to dress up the sides of your frames.

Hope you enjoyed reading about this simple way of adding some decor to your home by recycling old frames. If you happen to try this, please share a picture with me on Facebook or Instagram @lovetostayhomeblog, I would be really happy to see your creations!

If you like macrame, please check out my other simple and easy macrame projects:

Macrame Bookmarks

DIY Decorative Macrame Jars/Vases

Macrame Flower Bead Keychain

Simple Macrame Statement Earrings

Simple Macrame Feathers

Macrame Feather Earrings

Macrame Tassel Earrings

Easy Macrame Coasters

Macrame Keychains

Macrame Spiral Wristlets

Thank you for your support of my little blog! Just by reading and being here, you motivate me to share more ideas and content.

If you have not already, please follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook to know when I have a new post out.

Have a wonderful day my lovely friends!

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DIY Decorative Macrame Jars/Vases

April 7, 2022 No Comments

DIY Decorative Macrame Jars/Vases are a great way of sprucing up some plain jars or vases you have sitting around your house.

They look trendy and are very easy to do. There are so many different patterns to try. You can even make up your own if you are comfortable with the different macrame knots.

Even if you are a beginner, you can make these jars using very basic square knots.

Here is a great video explaining the basic macrame knots:7 must know macrame knots by Soulful Notions

What supplies do you need for these Decorative Macrame jars?

Glass jars/mason jars/vases – Use whatever you have lying around your home, if you are in the US, you get great options at the dollar tree!

Macrame cord – I use the recycled cotton cord from Ganxxet.com

I just found that Ganxxet is available on Amazon too, so I have a link below)

Measuring Tape

Scissors (My scissors and brush are from MissKnottieMacrame)

Brush ( if you are brushing out the fringe)

I am just sharing where I get my supplies as there are so many choices out there, and after a lot of research I decided on these and I am very happy with their quality! So if it saves you time and energy on research I am happy to share!

(Disclaimer: These are affiliate links, which means if you buy any of these recommended products, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you. Please know that I only recommend products that I know to be of great quality. Thank you so much for your support!)

How do you make these Decorative Macrame Jars?

First, you measure out the cords and cut them accordingly.

For this one:

Cut one cord 100cms and 21 cords of 80cms each.

Next, you put the base cord around the neck of the jar so that the ends cross each other. Add one cord folded in half with a reverse larks head knot. Tighten the base cord by pulling the 2 ends. ( Do not tighten too much as you have to add the other 20 cords to the base cord)

Add the rest of the 20 cords with reverse lasks head knots to the base cord.

Tighten the base cord and adjust the cords all around so that they are more or less evenly around the jar.

Tie square knots using 4 cords at a time, starting with the base cord and then all around.

For the next row, tie alternating square knots but switch the cords every time. (Please watch the video mentioned below)

Do the same for the next row.

For the last row, tie regular square knots all around.

Trim the cords to the length of the jar.

For the fringe, you can brush it out or leave it as is. (I left the cord as is.)

That’s it! Your beautiful jar/ vase is ready!

Here is the video tutorial I followed to make this:

Snowy Macrame – Easy DIY Jar Cover

These are very popular for boho-themed or beach-themed weddings.

They make really nice home decor pieces too.

NOTES:

I used a 4mm soft cotton cord to make these jars. The white one I brushed out and the natural one I left as is.

A 2mm or 3mm cord is recommended for a very neat look.

I tried out one small jar with jute string but I was not happy with the look. But, I just wanted to share my experience using it. The jute string is rather stiff and I ended up using hot glue to keep the string down at the bottom. I think using a thinner jute string would look better.

I found this video which is helpful if all you have is jute string and you would like to try this out, Jute rope glass jar planter by Simply Sheetal

These jars can also be used with a battery-operated light as a lantern. It looks beautiful at night!

Here are a few videos of different kinds of Macrame jar designs:

Macrame School – 5 Easy Macrame Jars

Soulful Notions – Easy Macrame Mason Jar/ For Beginners

Love for DIY – Macrame Jar Cover

Handmade by Junesse Jani – Macrame Jar Wraps and Covers for Beginners

If you happen to try this, do share a picture with me on Instagram @lovetostayhomeblog

Please leave me a comment down below if you have any questions, I will reply as soon as I can.

If you are interested in Macrame, check out my other easy macrame projects:

Macrame Flower Bead Keychain

Macrame Bookmarks

Simple Macrame Statement Earrings

Macrame Feather Earrings

Simple Macrame Feathers

Macrame Tassel Earrings

Macrame Spiral Wristlets

Easy Macrame Coasters

Macrame Keychains

Thank you for visiting my blog. Follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook to know when I have a new post.

Have a wonderful and creative day!!

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Macrame Flower Bead Keychains

February 8, 2022 2 Comments

These Macrame Flower Bead Keychains are so cute and make a great accessory for your keys, bags, backpacks, diaper bags., etc.

Macrame is one of those crafts where you need no special tools, just your hands! Using just a few knots, you can create a variety of beautiful and useful things.

I have been learning Macrame for the past 6 months or so, I am no expert and am still learning. I follow and have subscribed to many YouTube channels. If you are learning too, I would love to share my favorites with you:

Handmade by Junesse Jani

Greysmade Macrame & DIY

I know it is a long list! But, it’s great to watch different videos as each person has a different way of explaining. So you never know which one works best for you! I am truly grateful to all these creators for sharing their knowledge and expertise with all of us.

This macrame flower with beads is from a tutorial by Kathy of Gray Wonders. Her tutorial is a DIY Macrame Flower with beads.

She posted this tutorial recently and I loved it! I thought it would be beautiful as a keychain.

So, I decided to try it out and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to make and how beautiful it looked! I loved it so much, I ended up making these for my Etsy shop! If you would like to take a look at my shop, click here.

What are the supplies for making these Macrame Flower Bead Keychains?

Cotton cord 3 mm – 2 colors ( My soft recycled cotton cord is from Ganxxet.com) (The colors I used for these keychains are red, natural, yellow and kelly green)

Wooden bead

Swivel Keychain Clasp

Scissors

Brush

(Disclaimer: These are affiliate links, which means if you buy any of these recommended products, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you. Please know that I only recommend products that I know to be of great quality. Thank you so much for your support!)

How do you make these Macrame Flower Bead Keychains?

Attach your cords to the keychain clasp.

Follow this video from Gray Wonders.

After you make one flower, tie 3 or 4 square knots with the green cord.

That’s it!

Just trim the cords. Brush them out and you have a pretty flower bead keychain!

Notes:

I used tape on the ends of the cord to get the wooden bead to go through.

Brush out the tassel and trim it at any length you like. You can use spray starch if you like to stiffen the tassel.

If you like macrame, do check out my other simple macrame projects:

Simple Macrame Statement Earrings

Macrame Keychains

Simple Macrame Feathers

Macrame Feather Earrings

Macrame Tassel Earrings

Easy Macrame Coasters

Macrame Spiral Wristlets

Macrame Bookmarks

Do share a picture of your creations with me at @lovetostayhomeblog on Instagram.

Also, be sure to tag Kathy @graywonders if you use her tutorial.

Do follow me on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram to know when I post new content.

Thank you for your love and support! I cannot do this without you! I am so grateful for your presence here! 🥰

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Simple Macrame Statement Earrings

January 30, 2022 No Comments

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?

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!

(Disclaimer: These are affiliate links, which means if you buy any of these recommended products, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you. Please know that I only recommend products that I know to be of great quality. Thank you so much for your support!)

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.

If you are interested in more macrame projects, Do check out all these posts:

Macrame Feather Earrings

Macrame Spiral Wristlets

Simple Macrame Feathers

Macrame Tassel Earrings

Macrame Bookmarks

Easy Macrame Coasters

Macrame Keychains

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Thank you so much for visiting and hope to see you back here soon!

Have a wonderful day!

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Simple Macrame Feathers

January 17, 2022 No Comments

Simple Macrame Feathers are one of the easiest Macrame beginner projects. So, if you are interested in learning macrame these simple feathers are the best way to start. You just need to tie very basic knots. These feathers can be made very quickly as compared to other macrame projects.

You can make these Macrame feathers small or big, you can use different color combinations too. The uses of these feathers are endless! You can use them in a wall hanging, in a keychain, tied on a lamp, on a jar, like a charm, you can even use it as a gift topper! Really it’s just up to your own imagination!

I have also seen huge feathers used as wall hangings, and they are quite simple but stunning!

What supplies do you need for these Simple Macrame Feathers?

Cotton cord – 3mm, 4mm, or 5 mm ( actually any thickness is fine, your end product will just vary according to the thickness of the cord) My recycled cord is from Ganxxet.

Scissors – The scissors and brush I use are from MissKnottieMacrame

Measuring tape

Brush

(Disclaimer: These are affiliate links, which means if you buy any of these recommended products, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you. Please know that I only recommend products that I know to be of great quality. Thank you so much for your support!)

How do you make these Simple Macrame feathers?

Decide how big or how small you want your feather.

Depending on the size cut one length of cord for the middle of the feather onto which we will be tying the rest of the cords.

I will be making a feather that is 5 inches in length.

Cut a 10-inch length of cord for the center.

Next, cut 10 equal lengths of cord each measuring 5 inches.

Once your cords are cut, fold the center cord in half and place it on a flat surface. Put some tape on top for the loop with which we can hang the feather. Start trying the knots on either side of this cord.

This is the same method used as the macrame feather earrings that I posted earlier, please check out that post for step-by-step pictures.

Tie all the cords on the center cord. Brush out the cords and trim them to the shape of a feather.

Tape the loop down and start tying the knots.

Brush out the cords and trim to make a feather.

Notes:

The size of your cord will make your feather more or less fluffy, so obviously a thicker cord will make a fluffier feather.

You can use a felt backing for your feather if using it in a wall hanging, as this makes it hold its shape well.

Using spray starch, glue mixed with water or Modge-podge will help to stiffen the feather and make it easier to trim. If using glue or Mogde-podge brush it on with a thick paintbrush or foam brush. Once it is dry you can trim it.

If you are using spray starch, spray it onto the feather, brush it out, and cut out the feather shape. Next, let it dry.

Please note: I have not used any starch or glue in the feathers that are pictured here.

To get a perfectly shaped feather, use a template cut out of thick cardboard.

It does take a lot of trimming to get the perfect shape of a feather. So, enjoy the process!!

Thanks for reading. If you happen to make these feathers, share a picture with me on Instagram and tag me @lovetostayhomeblog, so I can see your creations!

Do check out my other easy macrame projects:

Macrame Feather Earrings

Macrame Tassel Earrings

Easy Macrame Coasters

Macrame Spiral Wristlets

Macrame Bookmarks

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Macrame Feather Earrings

December 9, 2021 No Comments

These Macrame Feather Earrings are very quick and easy to make. You need just a little cord to make one pair. They are trendy and look cute with any casual outfit.

They make lovely gifts for any occasion. Just make them and slip them in one of these DIY beautiful envelopes!! Everything is handmade from the gift to the packaging! I am sure that is really something special that anyone can appreciate!

WHAT ARE THE SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THESE MACRAME FEATHER EARRINGS?

Cotton cord 2mm or 3mm ( I used 3mm soft cotton cord from Ganxxet.com)

(Disclaimer: These are affiliate links, which means if you buy any of these recommended products, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you. Please know that I only recommend products that I know to be of great quality. Thank you so much for your support!)

HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE MACRAME FEATHER EARRINGS?

First, measure and cut your cord. You need 2 lengths of around 4.5inches each.

Then, you need 8 lengths of 3.5inches. ( this is for one pair of earrings)

To make one earring, take one of the 4.5inch cords and put it through the jump ring, and make sure the two ends are together.

Now use 2 cords of 3.5-inch length to make the next knot. Place one cord folded in half underneath the cord attached to the jump ring.

After that, using the other folded cord, put the loop into the two ends of the other cord, and vice versa.

Please refer to the pictures, it can be a little hard to explain this in words!

Pull both ends out and the two cords should form a knot on the middle cord. Pull tight.

Do the same with 2 more cords.

Take a brush and brush out the cords. Trim the cords with scissors in the shape of a feather.

Open the jump ring slightly, put the earring hook in and close it. That’s it! One earring is ready!

Make one more earring and your first pair of feather earrings are ready!!

That was easy, wasn’t it?? Now make a whole lot for yourself or for your friends and family!!

Use the smaller cord folded in half under the main cord.

Put the cords into each other like you see in the above picture.

Cut the cords in a feather shape and add a earring hook to the jump ring. Your earrings are ready!

NOTES:

3 mm cord is quite thick, I think 2 mm would be perfect for these.

Trimming the fringes does take a while. My recommendation would be to have a template in the shape of a feather or leaf. Use the template to cut out the feather shape. Especially if you are making a whole lot, a template would make it much easier and consistent.

Be careful while brushing out the fringes, if the brush catches one of the threads of the knot, it could untangle the cord and you might have to redo it.

You could make them longer by adding more cords.

Another way of making these earrings would be to add different colored cords or shades of one color cord. That would look pretty.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial on how to make these Macrame Feather Earrings. If you try them out, please do share pictures with me on Instagram @lovetostayhomeblog, I would be thrilled to see your creations!

These earrings make great gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, or just for fun!

If you are interested in other easy Macrame projects, do check these out:

Macrame Spiral Wristlets

Macrame Bookmarks

Easy Macrame Coasters

Macrame Keychains

Thank you as always for reading and I am truly grateful for each and every one of you!

Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

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Macrame

Macrame Tassel Earrings

November 28, 2021 No Comments

Hi Everyone! This post is long overdue! However, I am so excited to announce that I started an Etsy shop! It’s always been a dream of mine and I am so happy that I finally did it. So that’s why I have been silent on my blog as I have been working really hard to get my shop going!

If you would like to take a look at my shop. Please click here HappyKnotsandLoops.

Many of the items in my shop have been featured on my blog, these earrings are one of the products in my shop.

Macrame Earrings are very easy to make and look really stylish! I have tried tassel earrings before with embroidery thread. If you are interested in making them, you can check them out here.

These macrame earrings go a step further by having a couple of knots on the top and a tassel hanging from it. They are quite trendy and have a boho-chic vibe!

I love making this kind of earrings as they use little cord and you can make them in many colors to match all your outfits. I think they would look good for casual wear and even otherwise!

WHAT SUPPLIES DO YOU NEED FOR THESE MACRAME TASSEL EARRINGS?

Cotton cord – 2mm or 3mm ( I used 3mm as that’s what I had) (My cord is a soft recycled cotton cord from Ganxxet.com)

Scissors

Jump rings

Earring hooks

Embroidery thread (optional)

Brush

Jewelry Pliers

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HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE MACRAME TASSEL EARRINGS?

Attach 2 cords to a jump ring.

Place them in an X pattern.

Next, you are going to make a Chinese knot.

Repeat the Chinese knot 3 times.

Lastly, tie a gathering knot with a contrasting thread. ( embroidery thread works great.) or you can use the same cord but it might be too thick.

Brush out the tassel and cut to your desired length.

Attach an earring hook to the jump ring using earring pliers.

That’s it! Make another earring and there you have it a pair of beautiful macrame earrings!

STEP BY STEP PICTURES:

Put 2 cords 10 inches each through a jump ring making an X with the cords.

Take the bottom right cord and put it over the top right cord.

Next, fold the top right cord over the top left cord.

After that take the top left cord and put it on top of the bottom left cord.

Fold the bottom left cord under the first cord.

Pull all cords at the same time to make a chinese knot. tighten it and adjust it to look like in the picture.

Tie a gathering knot at the bottom of the chinese knots with embroidery thread or the same color cord.

Add the earring hooks. Brush out your tassel and trim it to your desired length.

I tried my best to explain with step-by-step pictures, but if you are still unclear about some steps, here is a great video on YouTube to learn how to make these earrings from MadebyYannie.

Notes:

These earrings are very easy to customize, you can make them longer by adding more knots. ( just remember to use longer cords)

The tassel can be longer or shorter. You can even cut the tassel in a different shape. For example a V.

I highly recommend the cord from Ganxxet. I have also mentioned my picks from Amazon, full disclaimer though, I am not entirely sure of the softness of the cord from Amazon.

These Macrame Tassel Earrings are available in many colors in my Etsy shop. Do take a look if you are in the United States and are interested in buying them. Thank you! (Right now I am unable to offer shipping out of the US, hopefully, I can in the future.)

Lovetostayhome is on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook, please follow me on these platforms to know the latest @loveyostayhomeblog

I also have a Facebook page and Instagram page for my shop @happyknotsandloops
I would appreciate it if you could follow me and share my shop and blog with all your family and friends! It would mean a lot to me!

If you are interested in Macrame, please check out my other posts:

Macrame Spiral Wristlets

Macrame Bookmarks

Easy Macrame Coasters

Macrame Keychains

Thank you very much for reading! And have a wonderful day!!

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Macrame

Macrame Spiral Wristlets

November 18, 2021 No Comments

These Macrame Spiral Wristlets are so handy(pun intended!) and easy to make. You can make these using the half square knot. If you would like to find out more about Macrame and how to start, please do check out my post 10 Fun Hobbies to do at Home, I have listed some resources that helped me learn Macrame from scratch!

Have you ever gone out for a walk and did not have a pocket to keep your keys, so you have to hold them in your hand all the time? It’s happened to me many times and I wish my hands were free especially when I’m with my kids.

These wristlets are the perfect answer to this problem. They can hold your keys are even a small lightweight purse.

They are made from soft recycled cotton and are comfortable on the wrist.

What supplies do you need for these Macrame Spiral Wristlets?

3mm or 4mm cotton cord (My cord is from Ganxxet.com) ( I have only bought Ganxxet cord as it is very high quality and is recycled cotton cord)

Swivel Keychain Clasp

Pins or tape

Scissors

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How do you make these Macrame Spiral Wristlets?

Measure and cut 2 lengths of cord 300cms each.

Fix them in the keychain clasp with a lark’s head knot. When you are doing this make sure that the 2 outer cords are longer than the inner ones as you are tying the knots with them. Fold the cords at 60cms. So the 2 inner cords will be 60cms.

Start tying half square knots and it starts twisting. Continue with these half-square knots for about 44 cms. Measure this on your wristlet if it goes around comfortably.

Next, fold the wristlet in half and put the remaining cords through the clasp onto the other side. make a gathering knot on top of all the cords.

Cut off extra cords. Neaten it by pushing the edges of the cut cords underneath to hide them. It took me about half an hour to make one. That’s it your wristlet is ready.

I followed this YouTube tutorial from Bantiite DIY. In the tutorial, she uses T-shirt yarn which looks nice and soft. I personally have not tried it but it looks good!

You can make these to give as gifts, they are functional and easy to make.

NOTES:

These wristlets can be made with 3mm or 4 mm cord, or you try with T-shirt yarn like in the YouTube video. I used 3mm recycled cotton cord from Ganxxet for these wristlets. The colors I used are natural, yellow, agave, pink, mauve, and aqua.

You can make them shorter or longer by tying less or more knots.

It is easy to make them a bit different by tying the spiral knot in a different color.

You can use these wristlets to carry a bunch of keys or a light purse but I wouldn’t recommend using them to carry around anything heavier.

If you do make some do share your pictures with me on Instagram @lovetostayhomeblog

You may also be interested in these other easy macrame projects:

Macrame Bookmarks

Easy Macrame Coasters

Macrame Keychains

Thank you for reading and please come back soon for more Macrame, Crochet, DIY’s, and recipes.

Lovetostayhomeblog is on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram. Do follow me to know when my latest posts are up.

Have a wonderful day!

Update: Hi Everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that I opened an Etsy Shop! If you like these macrame wristlets and do not want to take the trouble of making them yourselves, they are available in my shop. Please do take a look. I would be really grateful if you could share my shop with your family and friends! Thank you!

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