Make your own macrame wall hanging

Perfect for beginners, I'll show you today how to create an impressive artwork with just a basic knot. Enjoy!

Step-by-Step Guide: Macramé Wall Decor

Preparations

First, cut 10 cords, each 3 meters long. Take the first cord, fold it double, and attach it with a loop to a rod, as shown in the image below. Repeat with the other cords.



   

Step 1: The "Basic Knot"

For this wall hanging, you only need one knot! Start with the first four cords from the left.

Lead the right cord UNDER the two middle ones and then OVER the far left.

Now bring the left cord OVER the middle ones and THROUGH the space to the right.

Pull tight – half of the knot is already done.

Now reverse: Left cord UNDER the middle ones and OVER the right...

...right cord OVER the middle ones and through the loop to the left. Pull tight – finished! Repeat this knot with the same four cords one more time below.

Step 2: Knot the Pattern

Take the next four cords and do the same until you reach the right end.
Leave the first two cords of the next row out and start with the next four. This creates a checkerboard pattern.

Now repeat the first two rows and in the next row simply leave out two cords. The knot is surely becoming easier for you!

Change the pattern slightly: Leave four cords free on the left and right, then six, and finally use only the middle four.
A tapering pattern is formed.


Repeat this to the full width and let it taper again. The knotting part is complete!

Step 3: Finishing

For a nice finish, cut the cords 30 cm below the last knot.


Make a simple knot about 1 cm before the end of each cord, so everything falls nicely.

Step 4: Color in "Dip Dye" Style

"Dip Dye" is a technique where only part of the material is dyed. Prepare your workspace with plastic sheets and stir the textile dye into water. Test with a piece of cord until you get the color mix you like. Hang your wall hanging in the dye and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.

Remove it, let it drip, and lay it out to dry.
As it dries, the dye continues to spread into the fibers – beautiful color gradients are created!

Your trendy home accessory is ready!