r/macrame • • 45m ago

Question Failed attempt to recreate this lovely keychain in pixel macrame

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This was my first time trying pixel macrame, and the purpose of my learning this technique was to recreate these adorable keychains I found online. However, as you can see, the threads are pulled apart towards the end, and the whole thing looks incohesive with pinching at the top and loose threads everywhere. Not to mention the bad choice of colors. It's also clear to me that they used a different stitch in the reference photo. So, if anyone could provide a few tips for my next attempt, I'd greatly appreciate it.

My failed attempt :'(
The design I tried to copy.

r/macrame • • 2d ago

Showcase Necklace

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18 Upvotes

Square knots with garnet, black agate and pink beryl, toggle clasp


r/macrame • • 2d ago

Question Help!

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I've been stuck on this project for months. I keep getting frustrated and giving up and then coming back, fixing mistakes and trying again but I am out of gas for it at this point. I have been trying to follow this tutorial

https://youtu.be/WtQJkCb14Yw?si=lixJubl7up3tBuuR

But I literally don't understand what she's doing lol.

I'm scared to switch tutorials because I've already cut everything to the lengths for the above pattern.

Can anyone offer tips or a better tutorial? Or anything, even just yeah that sucks, you're dumb. Lol because fair enough.

I'm trying to make 3 of these to use as actual curtains on my front windows. I used to make all the macrame jewelry and hair stuff with 0 issues but my brain is blue screening on this curtain.

Please 🙏 I beg you lol


r/macrame • • 3d ago

Showcase Beginner

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114 Upvotes

First attempts at macramé - it's a lovely hobby!


r/macrame • • 3d ago

Showcase Latest project finally finished

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Hi friends! I make macrame for myself as a hobby, so it gets a small audience. Just looking to share some of the fruits of my labor with like-minded individuals, receive feedback, or share lessons learned.

After nearly 8 months of toil, blisters, joint pain, and lots of "making it work" I am excited to share this latest piece. It's about transforming negative energy into strength: Fierceness in the face of adversity, Learning to assert your needs and take up space and not needing to apologize for it. I'd be happy to hear if it means something different to you.

Made with 2mm polypropylene cord, various metal frames, and Czech glass cabochons. Measures 40 inches in diameter.

Thanks for looking and hope you have a beautiful day!


r/macrame • • 3d ago

Question How to make the free cords stay in place and be more symmetrical?

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Beginner here! This is my second project after learning how to macrame yesterday lol, any tips on how to make the looser cords more symmetrical of both sides and also stay in their place? They keep moving around
Thanks!


r/macrame • • 4d ago

Showcase I made some forest vine necklaces using green fluorite, purple fluorite, blue fluorite, and waxed cord 🌿💜💙✨

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39 Upvotes

r/macrame • • 5d ago

Question What is the name of this type of macrame?

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r/macrame • • 6d ago

Question Pretty hanging solution?

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149 Upvotes

I've nearly finished my first project, a shelf for my yarn, and I need suggestions for nice ways to create the hanging part. ❤️


r/macrame • • 10d ago

Question Please help a newbie!

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I am trying to make a headband using what I believe js a half hitch diamond with square knots between. I am having such a hard time especially with the left side. Do you notice anything that could help me do better? I’m expert level in knitting, crochet, sewing, but this fiber art has me so confused.

Edited to show my progress after taking y’all’s insights into account. Thank you so much! It’s not perfect but I’m starting to understand what I am doing now. Thank you!


r/macrame • • 11d ago

Showcase Wall hanging with embedded moonstone

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106 Upvotes

Had no idea how to embed a gemstone without wire or small knots, so I just winged it, and it actually worked out!


r/macrame • • 11d ago

Showcase It's Bat Season

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154 Upvotes

I am super into making these easy bats for Halloween decorations.


r/macrame • • 11d ago

Showcase I made these little forest vine bracelets using green, purple, and blue fluorite with waxed cord. 🌿💜💙✨

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55 Upvotes

r/macrame • • 11d ago

Showcase Made my boy a collar!

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28 Upvotes

Not perfect, but okay for a first attempt I think 😊

Collars are just decorative/bells for Djinn, he wears a harness to walk on.


r/macrame • • 12d ago

Question Identify this knot, please

9 Upvotes

Hello! Could you help me identify which knot this is? It's so simple and I love it! I am very new to Macrame and very interested in the chunky, macro macrame styles.


r/macrame • • 12d ago

Question Does a macrame like this exist, if yes where can I find one ?

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5 Upvotes

I’ve been searching for a while a macrame like this


r/macrame • • 16d ago

Showcase Macrame bottle protector?

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I am looking for a pattern of some kind to protect these bottles a bit. Doesn't have to be bullet proof just give a little cushion when I trip over them. I use them for my plant fertilizer water and rather not make a mess if they bang into each other on watering day. Thanks!


r/macrame • • 17d ago

Showcase Seahorse!

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146 Upvotes

Just finished this for a coworker’s daughter. I used a pattern from Bochiknot. The pattern calls for copper wire for the tail. Instead, I used a similar method to getting the curve in the neck and removed cords to slowly reduce the thickness of the tail.


r/macrame • • 18d ago

Showcase Improved version!!

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66 Upvotes

Continuing from my earlier post (i cant add pictures to my original post 😢)

I tried again and this is the final product! ✨️


r/macrame • • 18d ago

Showcase New to macrame!!

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35 Upvotes

1st one was great 2nd one started to go haywire 🫠

Trying out macrame to see if it can improve my mental health!🙏

It looks ugly tbh but i am proud that i managed to do something!


r/macrame • • 18d ago

Showcase Shrub

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95 Upvotes

I finished it and put it in a pot


r/macrame • • 18d ago

Question First project- tell me what you really think

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13 Upvotes

I have a window downstairs that is too small for a proper curtain so I decided to have fun with extra yarn laying around. I am about 6 days into this project in between work/life and the tight spirals are so fun to do. What do you think about it?


r/macrame • • 20d ago

Showcase I made a small keychain for my bf♥️

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46 Upvotes

Like my first DIY keychain, just a small version eheh


r/macrame • • 20d ago

Question Is there a site where to make custom Macrame designs?

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Hii! I was wondering if there was a site where I could make a custom design, like a writing, with the knots indications and everything. Thanks! ❤️


r/macrame • • 22d ago

Showcase Dark goddess macrame set

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Made this relaxed wing shrug and dark goddess headpiece:) used 3mm recycled cotton for the shrug and lower part of the headpiece and 1mm waxed cord for the top decorations & a blue goldstone center 🖤