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Mini macrame wall hanging

A small knotted wall hanging on a wood dowel, the boho piece that makes a room feel finished.

Mini macrame wall hanging
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 12 and up
Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cost$10 to $18

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Cut the cords
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    Cut the cords

    Cut 10 cords, each 4 ft long. Cut 1 more at 2 ft for hanging.

  2. Step 2: Attach to the dowel
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    Attach to the dowel

    Fold a cord in half. Loop it over the dowel and pull the ends through the loop. Repeat for all 10.

  3. Step 3: Tie a row of square knots
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    Tie a row of square knots

    Take 4 strands. Cross the left over the middle 2 and under the right, then mirror it. Tie across the row.

  4. Step 4: Shift for the next row
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    Shift for the next row

    Skip the first 2 strands. Tie square knots with the next groups of 4 to make a net pattern.

  5. Step 5: Make a V
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    Make a V

    Drop 2 strands from each end on each new row until you reach a point.

  6. Step 6: Trim and fluff
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    Trim and fluff

    Cut the ends in a V or straight line. Brush them out with a comb for fringe.

Edie's tip

Tape the dowel to a door while you knot. Both hands free makes it go faster.

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