Macramé Patterns

Here is the first part of my collection of patterns I’ve accumulated from fellow

macramé enthusiasts over the years. We are all very grateful to you. If you have any

patterns yourself that you would like other macramé enthusiasts to make use of, then

please by all means email them into me at the usual address, and I shall see that they

are put to good use.

Please be aware that these are FREE patterns that comes as a complementary bonus

for the main macramé digital book. I have no control over the content of these

patterns. Many are on websites of which I have no affiliation with, but I’m happy to

promote these websites for the good work they have done for the macramé lovers.

Reclining chair / sun lounger cover

Materials: 99 metres 8mm CALCORDE in Olive

Sun Lounger Frame

Cut: 9 lengths each 11 metres (12 yds)

Tie the double half hitch knots tightly and keep pulling the work towards the bottom

of the frame to keep it taut, as it will stretch slightly in use

Instructions:

Fold each cord in half and mount them to the top of the frame with larks heads.

Space them evenly and tie an over hand knot with each pair of cords immediately

below the larks head.

Number each cord from left to right, 1 to 18

Slant cord 1 to the left and leaving 5cm (2") of unknotted cord, work 1 double half

hitch over the side frame. (See Note above.)

Slant cord 2 to the right and leaving 5cm (2") of unknotted cord, work 1 double half

hitch over it with cord 3. Repeat this step all along the line each time working the

right hand cord over the left hand cord

Slant cord 18 to the right and leaving 5cm (2") of unknotted cord, work 1 double half

hitch over the frame thus matching the beginning of the line.

Slant cord 18 to the left and leaving 5cm (2") of unknotted cord , work 1 double half

hitch over it with cord 17. Repeat this step from right to left along the line, each

time working the left hand cord over the right hand cord.

Repeat steps 3 to 6 until about 24 knots have been worked over the side frame or

until you reach the lower edge remembering to keep pulling the work down firmly.

Starting with 4 etc. Taking each pair of cords in turn, attach them to the bottom of

the frame as follows: Take the first pair of cords, place them together and pull them

under the frame. Take cord 1 back over the frame to the left of itself and cord 2 over

the frame to the right of itself. Pull them tightly together underneath and tie 2

overhand knots. Glue to secure

Hammock

Materials: 150 metres 8mm CALCORDE in Eggshell

2 lengths of 21/2cm (1") dowel each 60cm (24")

4 wooden balls (or drawer knobs) to screw into ends of dowel

Cut: 9 lengths each 15 metres (49’ 3”)

2 lengths each 1 metre (39")

2 lengths each 175cm (5’ 9")

2 lengths each 470cm (15' 3”)

Size: Hammock measures 185cm (2 yds) between the 2 dowels, but will stretch slightly in

use.

Instructions:

1. Fold the 9 long cords in half to find the centre points. Using the two 175cm (5'

9") cords, work a line of flat knots over all 9 cords for 40cm (16"), i.e. 20cm

(8") either side of the centre points. Fold the work in half.

2. Using one of the 1 metre (39") cords, work a wrapping knot over all cords for

71/2cm (3").

3. Spread out the cords and starting 28cm (11") from the wrapping knot, double

half hitch the centre cord to the dowel. Continue to attach the other cords in

the same way, increasing the distance from the wrapping knot to the dowel

until the last cord each side is attached approximately 36cm (14") away. The

dowel should now hang perfectly level with the cords above it forming a fan

shape.

4. Take one of the 470cm (15' 3") cords and fold it in half. Mount it with a larks

head to the far left side of the dowel immediately next to the first double half

hitch. Mount the second cord in the same way to the right side of the dowel.

These two cords will remain straight throughout and will be used as bearing

cords.

5. Ignoring the 4 bearing cords, number the remaining cords 1 to 18 from left to

right.

6. Slant cord 1 to the left and leaving 5cm (2") of unknotted cord, work 1 double

half hitch over the bearing cords.

7. Slant cord 2 to the right and leaving 5cm (2") of unknotted cord, work 1 double

half hitch over it with cord 3. Repeat this step all along the line each time

working the right hand cord over the left hand cord.

8. Slant cord 18 to the right and leaving 5cm (2") of unknotted cord work 1 double

half hitch over the right hand bearing cords to match the beginning.

9. Slant cord 18 to the left and leaving 5cm (2") of unknotted cord, work 1 double

half hitch over it with cord 17. Repeat this step all along the line each time

working the left hand cord over the right hand cord.

10. Repeat steps 6 to 9 until work measures about 185cm (2 yds) from the dowel.

11. Leave 5cm (2") of unknotted cord and double half hitch each cord to the 2nd

dowel. Attach the two pairs of bearing cords at each end of the dowel with

double half hitches. Tie each pair of bearing cords together with 2 overhand

knots, cut close and glue to secure.

12. Fan the remaining cords to match the beginning and using the remaining 1

metre (39") cord tie a 71/2cm (3") wrapping knot over all cords.

13. Divide the cords into 2 groups of 9 cords. Work each group as follows: Take 2

of the cords and work a line of flat knots for 32cm (121/2") over the remaining 7

cords. Hold all 9 cords together and tie one large overhand knot. Cut the cords

to 48cm (19") from the overhand knot and tie an overhand knot at the end of

each cord.

Hammock hooks over a stake or branch at one end and can be tied to a stake or

branch the other end.

The following site http://www.knotingwork.com is a pure “gem” of a site. They have very kindly uploaded some wonderful free macramé patterns that anyone can use. My only criticism is the grid lines make it hard to read the patterns. However, you can copy and paste the pattern into something like MS Word and print it off for ease of use.

BASIC MACRAMÉ HANGER

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/Basic-Hanger-1.html

BASIC MACRAMÉ PLANT HANGER 2

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/Basic-Hanger-2.html

BIRD CAGE A MACRAMÉ PLANT HANGER http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/bird_cage.html

DOUBLE TWIST - A TWO TIER MACRAMÉ PLANT HANGER

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/double_twist.html

FANCY MACRAMÉ LEATHER BELT

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/fancy_leather_belt.html

SUMMER BREEZE - DECORATIVE MACRAMÉ HANGER

http://www.knotingwork.com/pages/projects/summer_breeze.html

TRANSITIONS - DECORATIVE MACRAMÉ PLANT HANGER

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/transitions.html

HANGING MACRAMÉ TABLE WITH A PLANT HANGER

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/hanging_lose.html

SOUTHWESTERN POT HANGER

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/southwestern_hanger.html

A MACRAMÉ CHRISTMAS TREE

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/christmas_tree.html

A MACRAMÉ WHITE BELT

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/white_belt.html

A MACRAMÉ BLACK GOLD BELT

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/black_gold.html

FROGS AND FLOWERS - A MACRAMÉ PLANT HANGER

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/frogs_flowers.html

RING OF COLOR, MACRAMÉ, PLANT HANGER

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/color_ring.html

A CHAIN OF FLOWERS - MACRAME PLANT HANGER

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/flower_chain.html

SHORT STACK

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/short_stack.html

Mystic Garden Mystic Garden Mystic Garden Mystic Garden ---- Macrame Plant Hanger Macrame Plant Hanger Macrame Plant Hanger Macrame Plant Hanger

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/mystic_garden.html

TwoTwoTwoTwo----tone Macrame Leashtone Macrame Leashtone Macrame Leashtone Macrame Leash

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/leash.html

PARTS OF THREE MACRAME' HANGER

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/parts_three.html

SIMPLE LEASH

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/simple_leash.html

TWO TONE MACRAME BELT

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/projects/belt1.html

GREEN ICE HEMP JEWELRY

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/jewelry/green_ice.html

A one knot Macramé Ankle Bracelet http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/jewelry/flower_power1.html

A Macramé Beaded Necklace http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/jewelry/flower_power2.html

MACRAME NECKLACE

http://www.knotingwork.com/Pages/jewelry/prophets-tear.html

The following site, http://www.adultramblings.therapids.net, was a bit of a discovery. I believe the site has been there for a while, but I have found 3 very good patterns that are completely free. Check it out for yourself:

Place mat

http://www.adultramblings.therapids.net/prettyplacemats.jpg

Starburst Necklace

http://www.adultramblings.therapids.net/starburstnecklace.jpg

Openwork Pillow

http://www.adultramblings.therapids.net/openworkpillowdir.jpg

The following site, http://www.kingskountry.com is a macramé lovers dream. They have a number of free patterns, as well as extensive macramé supplies and accessories. Highly recommended. http://www.kingskountry.com/free-macrame-patterns.htm

Woven Macramé Lawn Chair

http://www.kingskountry.com/free-macrame-lawn-chair-instructions.htm

They have 91 different lawn chair patterns ranging from Ace of Clubs to

Watermelon. To get the patterns you’ll need to go to the following site:

http://www.kingskountry.com/free-macrame-lawn-chair-patterns.htm

The next site may need no introduction. Anything related to macramé you will find it here: http://www.macramesuperstore.com

American flag

http://www.macramesuperstore.com/MacrameProject_AmericanFlag.htm

April showers

http://www.macramesuperstore.com/MacrameProject_AprilShowers.htm

Bonny bunny

http://www.macramesuperstore.com/MacrameProject_BonnieBunny.htm

Choker

http://www.macramesuperstore.com/MacrameProject_Choker.htm

Country Wreath

http://www.macramesuperstore.com/MacrameProject_CountryWreath.htm

Door hanger

http://www.macramesuperstore.com/MacrameProject_DoorHanger.htm

Dream catcher

http://www.macramesuperstore.com/MacrameProject_DreamCatcher.htm

Hot air balloon

http://www.macramesuperstore.com/MacrameProject_HotAirBalloon.htm

Basic Plant Hanger

http://www.macramesuperstore.com/MacrameProject_PlantHanger.htm

St Patricks Day Door Hanger

http://www.macramesuperstore.com/MacrameProject_StPat.htm

Windsock

http://www.macramesuperstore.com/MacrameProject_Winsock.htm

Bracelet http://macrame_1.tripod.com/projects/brace1m.html

Hemp Bracelet

http://www.rings-things.com/Projects/68002-10.htm

Plant Hanger http://members.tripod.com/%7Emacrameonline/planthanger.html

Patriotic Red, White & Blue Windsock

http://www.carolsrugs.com/free_macrame_cord_patterns.htm

Next up, is a site which has whole raft of crafts aimed at anyone who’d like to create something special for one of their friends. The site is: http://www.makingfriends.com

Patriotic macramé bracelet

http://www.makingfriends.com/macrame_rwb.htm

Unity bracelets http://www.makingfriends.com/jewelry/bracelet_unity.htm

Macrame choker

http://www.makingfriends.com/macrame_choker.htm

Spiral bracelet

http://www.makingfriends.com/jewelry/bracelet_spiral.htm

Macrame Power Bead Ankle Bracelet

http://www.makingfriends.com/macrame_powerbead_anklet.htm

Macrame butterfly pin

http://www.makingfriends.com/macrame_butterfly.htm

Macrame key chain

http://www.makingfriends.com/macrame_keychain.htm

Macrame flower pot

http://www.makingfriends.com/macrame_pot.htm

Faith Bracelet

http://www.makingfriends.com/j_faith.htm

Hemp friendship bracelet http://www.makingfriends.com/macrame.htm