Macrame is a form of fiber art with a cozy, bohemian feel, and you can customize it to suit your style. Designs range from simple to detailed, with options such as plant hangers, wall hangings, and purses made from jute, cotton twine, or yarn.
Macrame wall hangings can cover empty walls with knotted texture, and dyed threads, wooden beads, or glass beads can add extra detail. A wall hanging can also serve as a plant holder, shelf, or window curtain.
For more projects, this collection includes 40 DIY macrame plant hanger ideas and tutorials, along with 50 DIY macrame wall hanging patterns and tutorials.
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Macrame Hangings for the Wall
In bedrooms, workspaces, living areas, and dining areas, macrame wall hangings bring a rustic mix of texture and dimension to the wall. Macrame is a textile made with knotting techniques, and its many design, size, and color options make the basic material easy to customize.
Macrame Wall Hanging Ideas
Plants in earthy macrame
This earthy plant idea for the wall comes from knots.and.hilo.
Attach the shelf to the macrame, then place plants on the wall shelves along with books, photo frames, and other showpieces. The number of shelves depends on the available area and how many plants you want to display. A handmade macrame plant holder can be any color and any style.
Macrame holder for a cozy plant
This cozy macrame plant holder is credited to peacock___dreams.
Made from cotton yarn, this intricate macrame wall hanging works as a plant holder with a thick knot that is sturdy enough to support plant weight. It can hold plant pots, pen holders, flower vases, scented candles, and other objects, although caution is needed with scented candles. Pen holders can also be placed in a workspace, while the source describes the hanging as acting like a cozy blanket.
Bohemian Macrame Shelf
This bohemian macrame shelf is from knot_it_all.
The sturdy shelf is made with handmade weaving, colorful beads, and a floral pattern. It works as a bedroom shelf, decor shelf, bookshelf, kitchen shelf, plant shelf, or other shelf.
Minimalist Macrame Plant Shelf
For a minimalist setup, macrame.k uses this plant shelf as a simple wall hanging.
A tree branch works as the support rod for this budget, quick plant shelf. Knot rope or yarn around the branch, attach a wooden shelf, and secure it with thick knots that provide sturdy storage for plants.
Two-purpose macrame wall hanging
A tree branch or wooden rod gives this two-in-one macrame wall hanging its support, and the idea comes from jesswentknots.
Hang the macrame piece from a wooden stick or tree branch using macrame rope or yarn, then add a loop and create two tiny pockets. The pockets hold two mini potholders and hanging plants, making this a last-minute DIY for smaller spaces.
Bright and Nude Macrame Plant Holder
This bright and nude macrame plant holder, credited to macramebytyta, uses a pocket design for a plant pot.
Use two colors to create the pocket macrame design. One holder has a bright color, while paired holders form a colorful wall hanging that holds plant pots.
Window Macrame Plant Holder
This window macrame plant holder is from macrame_australia.
Hang the macrame potholders in a window, where the holder resembles a wind chime and reaches the window sunlight. It supports real plants, helps keep the plants fresh, and works best when its rope color matches a room accent.
Beaded macrame shelves with heavy tassels
These beaded macrame hanging shelves are shown by linda.creadoodle.
The macrame wall hanging has a symmetrical shape, pearl beads, one layer of hanging rope, and heavy tassels. It gives the arrangement a fuller appearance and an expensive appeal. Add a shelf to it and use the shelf according to your needs.
Minimal lace-pattern macrame shelves
The macrame has a lace pattern and a minimal look. This hanging shelf design is from knotteddesignsmacrame.
Lower tassels add an intricate detail to this lace-patterned macrame hanging shelf. Add a shelf to display any item, and customize the tassel length by increasing or decreasing it. The pattern, color, and size can all be personalized.
Macrame wall garland with multiple colors and tassels
This tasseled macrame wall garland uses multiple colors. The design is shown by sevensummersold.
A macrame wall garland can hang in the headboard area, office space, or beside a vanity. To make one, choose macrame rope or yarn in four or five colors, create several tiny tasseled designs, and connect them with stitching or fabric glue. The garland’s colors and length can be modified.
Autumn Leafy Macrame Feather Wall Hanging
The leafy macrame feathers have an autumn theme and are shown by marta_plecie. The leaves form the main detail of this wall hanging.
Mustard, petrol, and sage macrame leaves are knotted onto a curved wooden stick, bringing warm and cool tones together for an earthy effect. Adjust the leaf quantity by adding more or using fewer, and change the yarn or rope colors for seasonal customization.
Autumn Macrame Feather Wall Hanging with Wooden Beads
This leafy macrame feathers wall hanging uses wooden beads and contrasting colors. The design is from taccola.nero.
The macrame feathers use warm and cool tones, with mustard, teal, and deep blue complementing each other. Wooden beads finish the piece, while the color mix creates a warmer, cozier atmosphere.
Lace Macrame White Hanging with Driftwood Hanger
This macrame wall hanging is creamy white, with a lace pattern, tiny tassels, and a driftwood hanger. It is shown by knotflower.
The white macrame wall hanging uses a driftwood hanger and 5mm cotton cord, with tiny tassels worked into the lace pattern. It has a luxurious effect and chic appeal. The hanging colors can also be changed if desired.
White Ascending V Macrame Hanging
This white macrame hanging is from handmade_bymelly.
This rustic boho macrame hanging uses oatmeal white cord on a wooden branch, with tassels along the bottom. Its V shapes range from small to large.
White Macrame Hanging with Wooden Rings
Beads are worked into this white macrame hanging, including tiny wooden rings. The combination breaks up the plain white monotony, and the idea is by linda.creadoodle.
Forest Green Wall Hanging Made of Macrame
Forest green cord gives this macrame wall hanging its color. The piece is sourced from linda.creadoodle.
A macrame wall hanging can use chosen cords in bright colors or multiple colors, coordinated with the existing decor. Macrame materials are commonly white or beige and may include yarn or jute.
Bright Monochrome Macrame Hanging
The bright, monochrome look comes through in this macrame hanging from knotted.mess.
The tassels sit at the top of this one-color mustard hanging and have a fluffy finish. It uses 3mm rope arranged in layered knots, with the layering effect adding dimension. This example is by knotted.mess.
Macrame Pattern Inspiration
Twisted Rope Macrame Pattern
This macrame pattern with twisted rope is from knotflower.
The pattern starts with knots and adds twisted rope at intervals, so the twist is easy to create while breaking up a constant pattern. Different colored ropes may also be used with a white macrame hanging to add color variation.
Blush Pink Spiral Diamond Wall Hanging
This wall hanging is from tamarthings.
Tassels hang from the bottom of the piece. Its diamond-shaped design uses a classic macrame pattern made from small spirals, while the blush pink color adds a soft touch.
Knots and Tassels Macrame Pattern
This knots and tassels pattern is from tamarthings.
The tassels bring extra length and dimension to the design, while the knots help keep its appearance uniform and neat with comparatively less time and effort. Knots and tassels work well together for a consistent finish.
Blue Distressed V-Shaped Macrame Layers
The blue macrame has a distressed finish and is built from V-shaped layers. This pattern is by linda.creadoodle.
The varied V-shaped layers use knots that range from loose to tight. Some layers are inversed and twisted, and tassels are included. Add beads around the piece.
Geometric Tassel Macrame Pattern
This geometric tassel pattern is from tamarthings.
A geometric pattern appears at the tassels, giving this design a fitting place in the living room, dining hall, bedroom, or workspace. It brings warmth, texture, and depth to each setting.
Macrame Dreamcatcher with a Wooden Ring
This macrame dreamcatcher pattern is from pudramakrome.
Tiny turquoise beads decorate the tassels. The piece is made with a hollow wooden ring and white cotton yarn, with all three materials working together in its construction.
Layered White Macrame Dreamcatcher
This white layered macrame dreamcatcher is from yelkidesign.
Wooden beads are included in the dreamcatcher. Tassels and macrame feathers make up its layers, which create depth and give the piece depth.
Clustered Macrame Dreamcatchers
This clustered macrame dreamcatcher arrangement is from sevimseven.
The macrame collection includes multiple dreamcatchers in varied sizes, with loose tassels carrying hanging leaves. You can customize the cluster by increasing or decreasing the number of dreamcatchers.
Pair of Macrame Dreamcatchers
This pair of macrame dreamcatchers is from macrame.cl.
On the wall, two dreamcatchers use complementary or contrasting colors to create different designs and patterns. One has a classic pattern with short tassels at the bottom, and the pair uses this dreamcatcher.
Knotting and tying are enough to create macrame decor. Boho is back in trend, while macrame wall hangings work as wall decor, add an expensive element, and remain inexpensive.
