Macramé uses knots to create elaborate textured fabric for decoration or practical items like plant hangers, keychains and bottle holders. It is much simpler to learn than it looks. Ideal for beginners because the results emerge so quickly.

Macramé is enjoying a renaissance, it was very popular in the 70s and has now been reinvented for modern tastes with gorgeous soft braided cords in fashionable colors. You only need some cord or twine to get started and you can use things you already own to create a macramé setup that makes knotting easy, like using a coat hanger or pinboard to anchor your work.

Learning to macramé with good quality yarn will make your experience more enjoyable. Nova Vita is our sustainable upcycled cotton yarn that’s incredibly popular for macramé. It’s made from textile waste that’s shredded and respun. We recommend a smooth cord like Nova Vita for beginners because it’s easier to untie if you make a mistake. We also sell Nova Vita pattern books that include modern macramé projects.

If you already love macrame you might want to dive right in and choose your yarn and patterns. Check out our Macramé Guide for step by step knot instructions with diagrams and our video tutorials. If you prefer the simplicity of someone else gathering everything you need, explore our range of macrame kits. They contain all the yarn you need and easy to follow instructions to guide you through your project.