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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

These are some of my Amazon finds 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 love and know to be of great quality. Thank you so much for your support!)

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 larks 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 44cms. 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 really 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.

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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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Macrame Bookmarks

November 6, 2021 No Comments

Macrame Bookmarks are easy to make. You need to know a few basic knots and it uses a little cord. So, it is such a quick project.

When I was making these bookmarks my younger daughter said to me, “No one reads books anymore!”. Well, I beg to differ, I think lots of people read books, I hope I am not wrong! Leave me a comment if you still read books. I need to know if I am right or wrong!!

So anyway for all of you who read books, thank you! It’s definitely a different experience reading a book. Now, let’s see how to make these beautiful macrame bookmarks.

WHAT SUPPLIES DO YOU NEED FOR THESE MACRAME BOOKMARKS?

Soft cotton cord 2mm or 3 mm ( I got mine from Ganxxet)

Scissors (My scissors and brush are from MissKnottiemacrame)

Brush/comb

Giant paper clips (optional)

Here 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 love and know to be of great quality. Thank you so much for your support!)

HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE MACRAME BOOKMARKS?

DIAMOND PATTERN BOOKMARK:

Secure about a 10inch cord on your table/ work surface using tape.

Cut 4 lengths of cord to 150cms each.

Attach these macrame cords using a larks head knot onto the holding cord.

Make a diamond pattern using diagonal clove hitch knots on both sides. Then make a square knot in the center. Continue making the diamond pattern to complete your first diamond.

Continue with this pattern for the length you desire. I made about 5 diamonds

In the end, tie the remaining cords together with a gathering knot. Trim the ends. And brush out the cords.

To finish it, take the holding cord off the table and tie the 2 ends together to make a regular knot. Make another knot higher up and cut the excess cords.

That’s it your beautiful bookmark is ready!

It’s easy to make and looks pretty in your books and serves a purpose!

I found this YouTube tutorial which is similar to the pattern I used.

PAPER CLIP BOOKMARKS:

I found these giant paper clips at Hobby Lobby. This is not my idea, I have seen these paper clip bookmarks in some Etsy shops and on Pinterest. The patterns that I made on these are just me experimenting with the knots I have learned. For all these 3 giant paper clip bookmarks, I used 3mm cords cut to approximately 30cms.

The first pattern is made by attaching 4 cords with reverse larks head knots and then making clove hitch knots on both sides. This is similar to the keychain pattern that I shared. You can check it out here.

The second pattern is a flower pattern, you can find the tutorial on YouTube by Soulful Notions. I have not done the exact pattern she showed but modified it a bit. I added 2 square knots below the flower. But you can tie the cords with a gathering knot at the end too as she shows in her video.

Finally, the third pattern is made by attaching 3 cords with larks head knots to the paper clip. Tie a square knot in the middle. Then make a V pattern tying diagonal clove hitch knots for two rows. Cut extra cords and brush out your fringes. You can find a similar pattern on YouTube by Holmmade Macrame.

Hope you liked reading about this macrame bookmark. If you try it out please let me know and share it with me on Instagram @lovetostayhomeblog. I would really be happy to see your creations!

Update: I now have some Macrame Paper Clip Bookmarks in my shop! Click here to have a look!

Do check out my other Macrame Posts as well:

Macrame Keychains

Macrame Spiral Wristlets

Easy Macrame Coasters

Macrame Tassel Earrings

Macrame Feather Earrings

Thank you for being here! I appreciate each and every one of you!

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Easy Macrame Coasters

October 21, 2021 No Comments

These easy Macrame coasters will be a beautiful addition to your home, no matter what style your home is decorated in. They are simple yet stylish!

They can be used for many different things not just your tea or coffee cups! Use them for keeping your candles, vases, plants, etc.

You can customize the size just by using longer cords. So the size is up to you and what you need it for.

They are really easy to do as the entire piece is just square knots. Even though it is simple, it does take a while to do. It took me about an hour or so to make one. But the end result is so worth it! Don’t you think? 😊

You can make this even if you are a beginner. If you do not know Macrame, it is a very easy craft/hobby to learn. If you are interested in picking up a new hobby, do read this post – 10 Fun Hobbies to do at Home

Here are my YouTube recommendations if you want to learn the basics of Macrame:

Soulful Notions – 7 must know Macrame Knots

Macrame School – There are lots of videos for beginners and beyond!

Gray Wonders – 5 most important Macrame Knots

Marching North – 11 Basic Macrame Knots for Beginners

Rox Shana – 8 basic Macrame Knots

All these above Youtube channels are the ones that helped me learn the basics. They are my go-to channels as their content and patterns are amazing for beginners and beyond! Thank you to all of them for sharing their knowledge and talent with us!

WHAT SUPPLIES DO YOU NEED TO MAKE THESE EASY MACRAME COASTERS?

3mm or 4mm cotton cord – I used 3 mm as that is what I had. (As I mentioned in my macrame keychains post, the cord is from Ganxxet.com, they have very high quality recycled cotton cord)

Scissors

Brush

(My scissors and brush are from missknottiemacrame)

That’s it!!

Here 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 love and know to be of great quality. Thank you so much for your support!)

HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE EASY MACRAME COASTERS?

I followed this step by step tutorial from here:isabellastrambio.com

Please visit her website to get a step-by-step tutorial for this Macrame Coaster.

The things that I did differently were:

I used 3 mm cotton cords not string.

In her coaster, she did 11 rows, but in mine, I made 13 rows of square knots.

As I said earlier, you can customize the size of the coaster to your needs.

Notes:

You can leave the fringes short or long. I cut the cords first and then brush them out, and then trim them again.

Spray some water on the ends of the cords, and that makes it easier to cut your fringes.

Use a good pet brush or macrame brush for your projects.

I used packaging tape instead of painter’s tape on both ends of the holding cord.

If you try it out, let me know how it turns out, I love hearing from you.

Thanks for reading and hope you enjoyed this post!

Please do check out my other post on these cute macrame keychains.

I am learning a lot of macrame and am so happy to share my experiences with all of you!

UPDATE: I am happy to share that these Macrame Coasters are now available in my new shop – HappyKnotsandLoops.

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Thank you for being here. Have a wonderful day!

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Macrame Keychains

September 29, 2021 No Comments

Macrame keychains have been on my to-do list for a long time! I recently wrote about 10 fun hobbies to do at home, you can read about them here.

One of the hobbies mentioned was macrame. Ever since then I have been researching and trying to find the best resources to learn and the best places to buy macrame cord. I want to try all things macrame, I just love how beautiful they look.

Macrame is very easy to do and once you learn just a handful of knots you can make numerous beautiful things.

After all my research I have finally come across a few YouTube channels that are very helpful.

If you are interested in learning, here is my list of recommendations:

Thank you to these lovely ladies for sharing their talent with us!

WHAT ARE THE SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAKE MACRAME KEYCHAINS?

Scissors and brush from MissKnottiemacrame.com

Macrame cord – after a lot of research, I bought my 3mm macrame cord from Ganxxet on Etsy. Their cord is recycled cotton and I love that it is a woman-run business. The fact that their cords are eco-friendly and very high quality really appealed to me. The colors are amazing. It’s just so difficult to choose! I wanted all of them!

Scissors – you need really sharp scissors because you will be cutting and trimming a lot of cords!

My beautiful scissors are from MissKnottiemacrame.com, I bought her macrame beginners tool kit which included the scissors, brush, and 2 S hooks.

Brush – you could use a pet- brush or comb as well. As mentioned above I bought my brush from MissKnottiemacrame.

(Disclaimer: The below links 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 love and know to be of great quality. Thank you so much for your support!)

Keychain hardware – I got mine on Amazon.

Macrame board or just a tabletop to tape your key ring on.

HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE MACRAME KEYCHAINS?

I followed the tutorial by Soulful Notions to makes these keychains. She has many tutorials for different kinds of keychains, the one I followed is the seashell pattern. Please watch her tutorial to see how it’s done. Thank you to Soulful Notions for sharing her wonderful talent with all of us!

Cut 4 lengths of 3mm cords, each 30inches or 76cms.
Cut 1 cord 10 inches long for the gathering knot.
Using a reverse larks head knot attach the 4 cords to the keychain clasp.
Starting from the 4th cord, tie double diagonal clove hitch knots across till the 1st cord.
On the other side, using the 5th cord, tie diagonal clove hitch knots across till the 8th cord.
Repeat the same step on both sides for 4 rows.
Gather the cords together and tie a gathering knot.
Brush out your cords and cut them to the length you like, or leave the cords as is.

Your keychain is ready to be attached to your keys, to a backpack, a handbag, etc.

NOTES:

I used a macrame board and pinned the keychain down before tying the knots. You could just use tape to hold the top part of the keychain down on a table so it is easier to tie the knots.
You have to use Macrame cord or rope, it does not work with yarn. (Yes I tried! lol:)
To get a nice fringe, cotton cord works best.
To cut your fringe straight, you could use a piece of tape on the cord and cut below it. A rotary cutter works too and is quicker as well.

Sometimes I wish there were more than 24 hours in a day!! I want to try all things macrame! For now, I plan to make plant hangers, wristlets, mini wall hangings, earrings, and rainbows! Of course, I will share my journey here on my blog.

Hope you enjoyed this Macrame Keychain inspiration. Let me know if you will be trying it out or even if you like it, I would love to hear from you! Please do leave me a comment down below.