Macrame wall hanging

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Cut the cords

   Cut 16 cords, each 12 ft long. Fold each one in half.

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   2

   Hang the dowel

   Tie the hanging cord to both ends of the dowel. Hang it at eye level so you can work standing up.

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   3

   Attach with lark's head knots

   Drape each folded cord's loop over the dowel, then pull the tails through the loop. You'll have 32 strands hanging.

4. 

   4

   Tie a row of square knots

   Work in groups of 4 strands. Cross the left strand over the middle 2 and under the right, then reverse. Tie a row across, about 2 in below the dowel.

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   5

   Make the alternating rows

   Skip the first 2 strands and tie square knots with the next groups of 4. Alternate each row to build a net pattern.

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   Add a half hitch line

   Hold the far left strand across all the others at a slant. Wrap each strand around it twice to make a raised diagonal line.

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   Trim the fringe

   Comb out the ends and cut them straight or in a V. Step back to check it hangs even.