When you’re ready to begin, click on the name of each pattern, and a new page will come up. Here you will find instructions, tips, and photos or drawings of each item featured. Within the instructions you will find a description of each item, the type of cord I recommend, and any special supplies necessary. I’ve also added links to the knots used in the pattern, so you can study the techniques ahead of time, if necessary.

Here is the current list of free Macrame patterns for you to use and enjoy. Feel free to print them if you prefer a hard copy. Also, if you wish to personalize, change them for your own use as needed.

If you wish to make handcrafted jewelry, see Micro-Macrame for free patterns to create bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and more.

Macrame Apparel and Fashion Accessories

Vintage Collar Trim

This design, popular in the early 1900's, is used in this pattern as clothing decoration.

Ribbed Dog Collar

Have a pampered Pet? This pattern is practical as well as fashionable. Try making a matching bracelet or belt.

Picot Key Ring

This pattern can be made with scraps of cord and in several different shapes and sizes.

Ring Belt

This unique belt incorporates the use of metal rings as part of the design. Moderate complexity.

Vintage Shawl

Features both Buttonhole Scallops and Square Knot Buttons, which are not all that common. Time consuming, but easy to make.

Ribbon Handbag

Constructed with both Satin Ribbon and Macrame Cord. Easy pattern, suitable for a beginner.

Macrame Home Décor

Turks Head Coasters

Very simple pattern using only 1 strand of cord, and a single decorative knot.

Macrame Vase

Mounted to a wall, this vase can hold just about anything. Easy to make, and suitable for a beginner's project.

Vintage Basket

An easy project for a beginner to learn, and quite useful anywhere you need decorative containers.

Macrame Bird Bath

This "Nature's Spa" is made with some unusual knots, but is relatively easy to make.

Holiday Decorations

Christmas Candle

The first of several designs for holiday decorating. This unique pattern features an Evergreen Wreath as the base, and gold flowers.

Snow Owl

Made in white cord, the Snow Owl adds a "natural" feel to your holiday decor. Try adding silk leaves, and poinsettia flowers, just below the feet, to add to the effect.

Cornucopia Decoration

This tiny Holiday Decoration is an easy pattern, suitable for beginners. Add silk leaves, fruit, feathers, etc. to embellish this unique design.