33 Creative Macrame Decorative Patterns

Macrame Patterns are very relaxing and soothing, and it is one of a great arm workout. Grandmothers made these patterns, and now again it has made a great comeback with new latest designs. It is effortless, and when hung on a wall, it changes wall’s texture. These are made merely by few tools threads and with some basic knots. People can learn these knots or get them at a relatively lower price from the great workers. With pure knowledge, one can create varied designs and patterns which are easy to try and will also look alluring.

Macrame Frog Holder Pattern

Macrame Frog Holder Pattern

This bright greeny macrame towel holder fixed with a bamboo ring for holding a towel can give space for another towel that can be slid inside the body. It might be an excellent touch for a cottage kitchen, bathroom or even a camper. Those handmade bulging ceramic eyes are a bit scary but would give a natural effect.

Macrame Owl Towel Holder Pattern

Macrame Owl Towel Holder Pattern

Oh! It must be a throwback to Seventies…Crochet, Owls, Macrame beads and this plastic Towel ring. The handmade owl towel holder might be a staple in all homes and the light colors correlated with the decor shades of the old times.

Macrame Hammock Chair Pattern

Macrame Hammock Chair Pattern 

Summer is on your doorsteps, and if you would like to go crafty for making amazing garden furniture, you would not miss this easy and fun DIY craft – Macrame Hammock chair.

Macrame Owl Wreath Pattern

Macrame Owl Wreath Pattern 

This unusual macrame owl wall hanging is hand-knotted of a braided cotton thread. It will be a pretty decor for your home. These vintage-inspired macramé owl hanging is so easy-as-pie if you have the handy kit which includes all the necessary materials.

Macrame Paracord Container Pattern

Macrame Paracord Container Pattern

This figure uses a can to demonstrate; however you could quickly expand on this idea and create a bigger Koozie to hold the Nalgene bottles or those military canteens.

Switch it to suit your needs and style or simply make a couple of them for your kids.

Macrame Container Pattern

Macrame Container Pattern

These macrame containers will help you to keep everything clean and tidy. They are small enough for darting on your sewing desk but big enough to store bits and bobs which don’t have a place.

Macrame Kitchen Tool Holder Pattern

Macrame Kitchen Tool Holder Pattern

This Macrame cup holder can also be used as a Macrame spoon holder. It is like a multi-purpose stand. This is a must-have utility tool in the kitchen which you can do it by yourself. It requires some Macrame Threads, a few hooks, rings, and beads.

Macrame Far Away Frog Pattern

Macrame Far Away Frog Pattern

This Macrame far away frog has webbed foot, a wide mouth, as well as large googly eyes.  There is an option of snipping the cords within the mouth for making an opening.

You may attach a ring into his feet to serve as a towel holder, otherwise simply add a few silk flowers as a wall decoration.

Macrame Ganesha Decoration Pattern

Macrame Ganesha Decoration Pattern

This is a flatter design and is made for hanging on a wall. The body and the crown could be decorated with buttons and beads, or with a chain of small beads.

The completed size is approximately fourteen inches tall.

This Ganesha pattern is considered Moderate and will be suitable for the beginners who understand how to tie those basic knots in the design.

Macrame Vintage Curtain Pattern

Macrame Vintage Curtain Pattern

This macrame pattern is particularly intended for those who love vintage touch. These are suitable for the drawing room and entrance. If you love it but if it doesn’t suit your home, these are the best gift for your friends.

Macrame Santa Face Pattern

Macrame Santa Face Pattern

These are lovely patterns to decorate your home during Christmas season. You can hang these at the entrance, as a centerpiece in the hall. There is also an option to make these as miniature patterns to adorn your Christmas tree.

Macrame Pumpkin Decoration Pattern

Macrame Pumpkin Decoration Pattern

Do you want a Halloween pumpkin which won’t get moldy and gross on you in case you try to use it for succeeding years? There is only one solution! Knit your own pumpkin with this easy and simple macrame pattern.

Macrame Tree Ornament Pattern

Macrame Tree Ornament Pattern

This unique handmade decor could also be used as an Xmas Tree ornament. They look pretty hanging in a windowpane, or on a gateway. And this Macrame pattern is adjustable and you can create it in different dimensions. Let Your Creativity Flow!

Macrame Lace Planter Pattern

Macrame Lace Planter Pattern

It is always pleasant to have something greeny around, but at times we do not have the place for a garden. Here we show you how to use old jars and create them into pretty hanging terrariums!

Macrame Basic Plant Hanger Pattern

Macrame Basic Plant Hanger Pattern

If you are a plant lover, you will love the way the hangers will put these plants on display both outdoors and indoors .

Making the first macramé plant hanger will be a project that might seem daunting, but once you have learned the basics, it is actually quite simple.

Macrame Royal Hanger Pattern

Macrame Royal Hanger Pattern

The Royal Hanger possess long Spiral sennits, together with a freakish Macrame design in the top. Its cradle is made by two types of beautiful knots.

The custom design enables you to use all size plant bowl or pot, but you might have the best result if the pot is about 10 inches wide.

Macrame Beaded Skirt Hanger Pattern

Macrame Beaded Skirt Hanger Pattern

The exterior fringe is known as a “skirt” as it is not knitted.  The beads are arrayed in a spiral, as well as the cords are joined to each other.  After this, they transit to a beaded border, following the same regular spiral.

The interior fringe is beaded as well, and there are also beads at the spirals over the basket.

Macrame Handcrafted Planter Pattern

Macrame Handcrafted Planter Pattern

It is made by rearranging fillers and cords before tying every Square Knot, and has been found in the longer sennits in the central section.

Using this Switch Knot ends in a crisscross design, which has smaller open spaces.  So this has a more gentle appearance.

You can also use other knots, still make sure you hit the cords longer than noted in Preparation.

Macrame Diamond Planter Pattern

Macrame Diamond Planter Pattern

This diamond Macrame pattern has more added details.  There’s a change in the bottom, where you’d make a short crib to support the bottom of the pot.

This design highlights vintage knots such as the Diamond Stitch, Crown Knot and Sailors knot.

These embellishing knots are not used very often, hence this project gives a chance to try those unusual knots.

Macrame Diamond Drop Planter Pattern

Macrame Diamond Drop Planter Pattern

 

This Diamond Drop Planter will be unique due to the fact that this can be used like a wall hanging, otherwise can dangle freely as a conventional plant hanger.

Knots and Beads are used to create attractive diamond shapes over the large ring. There’s no real cradle, simply four “straps” that drape around the pot, and they rest on the ring itself.

Macrame Two Tone Planter Pattern

Macrame Two Tone Planter Pattern

The Two Tone Planters feature a combination of light and dark colors, such as the white and pink colors in the picture.

At the head is a “cage” created with one tone, which surrounds a knot/ bead made with the next color.

The longer posts are made of a zigzag technique infrequently seen in the plant hangers.   On each side of those are the designs that look alike chains.

Macrame Bell Tower Pattern

Macrame Bell Tower Pattern

The Bell Tower pattern is a unique handmade Plant Hanger.  The plan at the top matches a pair of twin bells.   You can also fix real bells for embellishment (optional).

And again, optionally, the layered fringe can be placed below the short bell as well as at the base of the cradle.  It can be left brushed or be wavy, as per your preference and interest.

Macrame Snowflake Hanger Pattern

The Snowflake Hanger will be an elegant way for displaying your plants.  The broad straps are made of a group of Snowflake designs, which were Square knots arrayed in a round diamond shape.

The space at the top is always a smooth round pipe, and there are a couple of fringes at the base.

Macrame Owl Basket Pattern

Macrame Owl Basket Pattern

The Owl Basket will be a combination of a small basket with an owl.  It is just the perfect size to hold medium plant pots.

The body, as well as the wings, are attached at the top of basket.  If someone ask where the wings are, just say he is holding the basket with it!

The etched size of this hanger depends upon the length the fringes are made, but will be around 28 inches.

Macrame Splendor Pattern

Macrame Splendor Pattern

The Macrame Splendor will be a pleasant Hanging Table emphasizing beaded fringe both at the bottom and top.  A brushed fringe will be another option.

The Macrame splendor Pattern is time-consuming, due to the fine-tuning necessary for levelling the table top.

The finished size is about sixty inches, which holds the ring in the top as well as the lower fringe.

Macrame Fringed Table Pattern

Macrame Fringed Table Pattern

The Fringed Table possesses triangular V shapes in the bottom and top, along with a molded fringe that could be beaded.

This Macrame pattern has been rated Moderate, so will be suitable for beginners those who have experience in the basic knitting used in this design.

Macrame Honey Pot Table Pattern

Macrame Honey Pot Table Pattern

This Honey Pot Table will be a perfect gift for a newborn or baby shower and will give a unique touch for a nursery.

Try to use some cute Ceramic animals, or bears, to decorate these hanging tables.

You can quickly adjust the theme of this project by using various beads and colors than what is presented.

Macrame Speaker Hanger Pattern

Macrame Speaker Hanger Pattern

This Speaker Hanger will be a unique way for displaying your stereo speaker, without the necessity for a stand.

This vintage Macrame design is similar to a usual plant hanger, however the cradle in the bottom is slightly different.

Since the speakers are huge, you should make use of a Paracord since it is the strongest material available.

Macrame Window Belt Pattern

Macrame Window Belt Pattern

The Window Belt macrame pattern features diamonds made by a vintage technique.  These cords are gathered to form an oval-shaped hole (window) at the center of every diamond (or can be filled as well as shown in the image).

Macrame Bottle Holder Pattern

Macrame Bottle Holder Pattern

A Coke bottle makes an ideal planter for a herb garden, as the pattern of the base of the bottle enables it to nestle perfectly into your hanging cord. Macramé is simply tying knots, and you can make this on your own very simply after this.

Macrame Snow Owl Pattern

Macrame Snow Owl Pattern

Having a cute owl as wall décor or jewelry is adorable, and still more, when it is made with the macramé technique. Hence if you are keen to probe into the nightly lifestyle of these cuddly owls, then this snow owl suits your needs with a bunch of beads and cords.

Macrame Natural Wreath Pattern

Macrame Natural Wreath Pattern

The Natural Wreath highlights a tree shape by unique leaf-shaped designs made by Double Half Hitches.  It is attached with a grape wreath support, but a different variety of large ring could be used as an alternate.

The element used in this example was a Cotton Cable Cord, some kind of natural material.

Macrame Tree Decoration Pattern

Macrame Tree Decoration Pattern

The macrame Tree Decoration will be a great project to practice the Wrapped Knot.

Cotton can be used to wrap this ring, and to make the inner side of the fringe and branches. In order to make it full brown, use Jute or Hemp for those areas.

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