{"product_id":"4-mm-macrame-cord","title":"4mm Macrame Cord — Beige | 109 yd Spool","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComposition: cotton\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter: 4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 109 yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor: ecru beige\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCord type: twisted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4mm beige cotton macramé cord\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one everyone is looking for, the 4mm beige macramé cord is the must-have macramé material. A fundamental element that will bring your ideas to life, \u003cstrong\u003eecru cotton cord\u003c\/strong\u003e wins over creative minds for its natural, authentic look. So honor the art of knotting and take your creative flight right now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy going for this cord, you are choosing durable, quality materials, ideal if you care about the environment and about craftsmanship. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/macrame-supplies\"\u003eTwisted macramé cord\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out for its versatility and simplicity of use. Its cord, both supple and compact, offers a perfect grip that is ideally suited to beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a warmer palette at the same gauge, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/4-ply-macrame-cord\"\u003e4 mm twisted cord in burgundy\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/4-string-macrame\"\u003e4 mm combed string in mustard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat length of cord?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDepending on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the project you want to make, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ediameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the cord you have chosen and how often you use it, the length of cord needed can vary from one spool to another. As a general rule, the spool of cord used should measure\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebetween 4 and 6 times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe total length of the macramé piece you want to create.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eA few examples:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA classic plant hanger requires about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 yards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof cord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA medium-sized wall macramé requires about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40 to 49 yards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof cord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed calculation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. First work out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enumber of cords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto use for the width of your macramé → project width \/ (3 x cord diameter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Then work out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecord length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eneeded as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003efor standard knots → project length x 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003efor tight knots → project length x 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen your cord is folded in half around your support, as with a wall hanging, double the length obtained and add 2 in of margin for the starting knot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo be as precise as possible, we recommend running several tests based on the different knot patterns your project calls for, in order to determine the length of cord required for each type of knot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Work out the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etotal length of cord needed\u003c\/strong\u003e as follows \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enumber of cords x cord length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eA worked example:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLet's take the example of making a wall macramé measuring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.5 in wide by 15.5 in long\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eusing a cord\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein diameter and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estandard knots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e= 24 \/ (3 x 0.4) = 20. So you will use 20 cords of 4 mm across the width.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e= (40 x 4) x 2 + 5 = 325. So you will use cords 128 in long, i.e. 3 yd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou will therefore need 20 cords of 3 yd to make your wall macramé.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal cord needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e= 20 x 3.25 =\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e71 yards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you practice macramé regularly, allow a larger or smaller margin to avoid unpleasant surprises. All the more so since leftover cord will not go to waste and can be used for other creative projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Macramé House","offers":[{"title":"Natur","offer_id":64385390903673,"sku":"46570739-white-beige","price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Weiß","offer_id":64385390936441,"sku":"46570739-white","price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hellgelb","offer_id":64385390969209,"sku":"46570739-macaroon-yellow","price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Zitronengelb","offer_id":64385391001977,"sku":"46570739-lemon-yellow","price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pistazie","offer_id":64385391034745,"sku":"46570739-light-green","price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Irischgrün","offer_id":64385391067513,"sku":"46570739-macaroon-green","price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Waldgrün","offer_id":64385391100281,"sku":"46570739-grass-green","price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Petrolgrün","offer_id":64385391133049,"sku":"46570739-deep-green","price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mauve","offer_id":64385391165817,"sku":"46570739-macaroon-purple","price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lila","offer_id":64385391198585,"sku":"46570739-purple","price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5565\/5289\/files\/Cordecotonmacrame4mmbeige-PassionMacrame.jpg?v=1786985277","url":"https:\/\/macramehouse.com\/de\/products\/4-mm-macrame-cord","provider":"Macrame","version":"1.0","type":"link"}