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Wall hangings, plant hangers, and home décor made entirely through knotting. One of the most satisfying crafts to start — quick results, minimal equipment, no loom needed.

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Make a Macramé Wall Hanging at Home
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Make a Macramé Wall Hanging at Home

Make a Macramé Wall Hanging at Home across the UK. Rated 5/5 (66 reviews). Bookable on ClassBento — money-back guarantee.

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Beginners' Macramé Workshop
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Beginners' Macramé Workshop

Beginners' Macramé Workshop in Edinburgh. Rated 5/5 (65 reviews). Bookable on ClassBento — money-back guarantee.

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Macrame Class - Plant Hanger
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Macrame Class - Plant Hanger

Macrame Class - Plant Hanger in Manchester. Rated 5/5 (23 reviews). Bookable on ClassBento — money-back guarantee.

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Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop
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Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop

Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop in Manchester. Rated 5/5 (8 reviews). Bookable on ClassBento — money-back guarantee.

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Beginner Macrame at Home
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Beginner Macrame at Home

Beginner Macrame at Home across the UK. Rated 5/5 (1 reviews). Bookable on ClassBento — money-back guarantee.

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Mini Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop
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Mini Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop

Mini Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop in Bristol. Rated 5/5 (1 reviews). Bookable on ClassBento — money-back guarantee.

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Fun Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop
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Fun Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop

Fun Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop in Liverpool. Rated 4.8/5 (28 reviews). Bookable on ClassBento — money-back guarantee.

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Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop
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Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop

Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop in Liverpool. Rated 4.8/5 (28 reviews). Bookable on ClassBento — money-back guarantee.

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Macramé Workshop: Phone Cord, Bag Strap or Dog Leash
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Macramé Workshop: Phone Cord, Bag Strap or Dog Leash

Macramé Workshop: Phone Cord, Bag Strap or Dog Leash in Edinburgh. From £45–£50. Bookable on ClassBento — money-back guarantee.

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Why macramé

Quick wins, minimal kit

🪢 No loom needed

Just cord, a dowel or ring, and your hands. No specialist equipment required.

💷 Low cost

A 100m spool of 3mm cotton cord costs £8–£15. That's enough for a wall hanging and several plant hangers.

⏱ Fast results

A small plant hanger takes 1–2 hours. A wall hanging 4–8 hours. Visible progress from session one.

Learn the basics

The five knots every macramé beginner needs

Lark's head knot

Used to mount cords onto a dowel or ring. The starting point for almost every macramé project.

Square knot

The most important macramé knot. Two half hitches tied in alternating directions — creates the flat, woven texture typical of macramé.

Half square knot (spiral)

Like a square knot but always in the same direction — creates a spiral twist. Used for plant hangers and decorative columns.

Half hitch

A simple diagonal or horizontal knot used for patterns and transitions between sections.

Gathering knot

Wraps multiple cords together to create a bundle. Used to start and finish plant hangers.

Good to know

What to buy to get started

Cord: 3mm natural cotton macramé cord, 100m spool — £8–£15 (Hobbycraft, Amazon, or a macramé specialist like Macramé Store UK)
Dowel or ring: A 30–40cm wooden dowel for wall hangings (£2–£5) or a 10–15cm metal ring for plant hangers (£2–£3)
Scissors: Sharp scissors for trimming cord and fringing. Any sharp pair works.
Comb or brush: A stiff-bristled brush for brushing out fringe at the ends — a cheap nit comb works perfectly
Total: ~£15–£25 for your first project setup — enough for multiple plant hangers or one wall hanging

Macramé

FAQs

Everything you need to know before you book.

Is macramé hard to learn as a beginner?

No — macramé is one of the easiest crafts to pick up. The most-used knots (square knot, half hitch, lark's head) are simple and repetitive. Most beginners can complete a small plant hanger in their first session. The challenge is keeping tension consistent and working neatly at scale.

What cord should a beginner use for macramé?

3mm natural cotton single-strand cord is the best starting point — it's easy to knot, shows the knot structure clearly, and is widely available. Avoid braided cord for beginners as it's harder to fray for fringe details. Macramé rope (twisted, not braided) is also beginner-friendly for wall hangings.

How much cord do I need for macramé?

A general rule: cut each cord 4 times the finished length of your piece, then double it before mounting (so it becomes 2 strands each 4x the length). For a 50cm plant hanger, cut 8 cords each 2m long (400cm / 4 = a 100cm finished length with some extra). Err on the side of more — you can always trim.

What is the difference between macramé and weaving?

Macramé uses knotting techniques — you're tying knots in cord or rope without a loom. Weaving interlaces threads on a frame or loom — warp and weft threads crossing each other. Both produce textural wall hangings, but the techniques, tools, and materials are quite different. Macramé requires no equipment beyond cord and a dowel or ring.

Can you learn macramé from an online course?

Yes — macramé is one of the crafts that transfers very well to video learning. Knot sequences are easy to follow with pause-and-rewind, and the technique is visual enough that close-up video instruction works well. Domestika has well-reviewed macramé courses from £7.99. Browse macramé courses on Domestika →

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Learn macramé online from £7.99

Domestika's macramé courses use close-up video to show every knot clearly. Self-paced, lifetime access.