How to Make Mini Macrame Christmas Ornaments
Create beautiful macrame Christmas ornaments with just 3 basic knots! Perfect beginner DIY tutorial with step-by-step photos for handmade boho tree decor.
Servings: 2 Christmas Decorations
Equipment
- Hairbrush or comb
- sharp scissors
Ingredients
- macrame cord or rope (3-5 mm thickness)
- 2 small twigs (3-4 inches long)
Instructions
Getting Started
- Cut a small twig 3-4 inches long. If using 3-ply rope, unwind to single ply.
- Cut six pieces of cord, each about 2 feet long.
- Attach each cord to the twig using lark's head knots: fold cord in half, loop over twig back, pull ends through loop. You now have 12 strands.
Square Knot Ornament
- Row 1: Separate first 4 cords. Create square knot by making "4" shape with left cord, tucking under right cord, bringing right cord behind middle cords through "4" opening. Reverse and repeat. Make 3 square knots across.
- Row 2: Leave first 2 cords out. Tie 2 square knots with remaining cords. Leave last 2 cords out.
- Row 3: Skip first 4 cords. Tie 1 square knot with center 4 cords.
- Row 4: Repeat Row 2 pattern (2 square knots, sides left out).
- Row 5: Repeat Row 1 pattern (3 square knots across).
- Row 6: Hold first cord horizontally. Tie double half hitches with each cord around it.
- Trim cords to 1-2 inches. Brush out fringe with comb. Trim twig ends and add hanging cord.
Diagonal Half Hitch Ornament
- Take first cord on left as lead cord. Hold diagonally.
- With second cord, tie 2 half hitches around lead cord (over, through, pull tight twice).
- Continue tying double half hitches with cords 3, 4, 5, 6 down the diagonal.
- Take last cord on right as lead cord. Hold diagonally opposite direction.
- Tie double half hitches with cords 11, 10, 9, 8, 7 toward center.
- Join lead cords in center with half hitch to complete V shape.
- Repeat rows 11-16 for second V pattern. 18. Trim cords into V shape or straight edge. Brush fringe. Trim twig ends and add hanging cord.
Notes
- Keep tension consistent. The most common beginner mistake is tying some knots super tight and others loose. Aim for even tension throughout, and your pattern will look much more professional.
- Use masking tape. Tape your twig to your work surface while you're knotting. This keeps everything stable and makes tying much easier.
- Cut cords longer than you think. It's better to have extra cord to trim off than to run short. I always add an extra 6 inches beyond what I think I need.
