Awesome DIY Macrame Step by Step

Good news, crafty ladies! Macrame is back and in a big, big way. Macrame, the art of knotting cords and rope together, was a huge hit back in the ’70s with DIY-ers. Now, modern macrame is sleek, chic and way cooler than its hippie counterpart. We’ve gathered 1000+ projects for you to try your hand at, and we know that you’ll love getting knotty with some rope and cords when you tackle these tutorials.

Macrame Wall Hanging: Create a wall hanging in any color of your choice to add an interesting touch of texture to your decor.

Straight Knot Necklace: Bring the bright colors of summer into your wardrobe with this easy straight knot necklace. It’s the perfect DIY — simple, inexpensive and fabulous.

Macrame Balloons: Whip up some sweet party decorations with this tutorial. Your patio or porch will look awesome adorned with these balloon creations.

Knotted Chevron Headband: Turn a friendship bracelet into a hot headband. We think this will be a great accessory to pull out on bad hair days or to add a pop of pattern to your outfit.

DIY Anthropologie Dip-Dyed Necklace: This Anthro knock off necklace can be dip-dyed in any combo of colors.

Friendship Bracelet Watch: Bring back some summer camp memories by making your own friendship bracelet watch. It’s super cute and definitely one-of-a-kind.

Project Lamp: Upgrade the standard IKEA lamp cord with a simple macrame stitch to make your lighting extra chic

Macrame Lawn Chair: Give an old lawn chair a new lease on life. It’s an awesome way to upcycle and add some personality to your outdoor furniture.