{"product_id":"cord-used-for-macrame","title":"Cord Used for Macrame | 164 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter: 2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 164 yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor: lilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCord type: twisted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePremium quality cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLilac 2 mm cotton macramé thread\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFall for the softness of the 2 mm lilac macramé thread. Let a hint of spring into your DIY creations with this sumptuous, utterly enchanting pastel mauve color. Choose a \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/macrame-supplies\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espool of macramé thread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e of premium quality for a macramé with a soft, silky look, and a thread that is durable and strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhether you want to make a rainbow, a macramé wall hanging or any boho accessory, the \u003cstrong\u003etwisted macramé thread\u003c\/strong\u003e has the advantage of suiting most DIY macramé creations. Its 2 mm diameter, however, lends itself more to small projects involving smaller knots and precision work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOther 2 mm options include a \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/cotton-cording-for-macrame\"\u003ered cotton thread\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/cotton-macrame-cord-2mm\"\u003egray waxed thread\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 thread 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 design 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 macramé wall hanging takes 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\u003eyou need 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 a support, as with a wall hanging, double the length you get 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 on the different knot patterns your project calls for, so you can determine the length of cord needed 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\u003eWorked example:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLet us take the example of a macramé wall hanging\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.5 in wide and 15.5 in long\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emade with 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, that is 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 macramé wall hanging.\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 yourself a larger or smaller margin to avoid any nasty surprises. All the more so since unused cord will not go to waste and can serve you 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":"Standard","offer_id":64270705230201,"sku":"49146287-t2005","price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5565\/5289\/files\/Filmacrametorsade2mmlila-PassionMacrame.jpg?v=1786985204","url":"https:\/\/macramehouse.com\/de\/products\/cord-used-for-macrame","provider":"Macrame","version":"1.0","type":"link"}