{"product_id":"nylon-macrame-thread","title":"0.8mm Nylon Macrame Thread — Pink | 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: nylon\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter: 0.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 109 yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor: pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCord type: braided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpool of 0.8 mm pink braided nylon cord\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow could you pass up this \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/macrame-supplies\"\u003estaple of DIY macramé\u003c\/a\u003e? Make this 0.8 mm diameter pink braided nylon cord the star element of your creative project. Its braided nylon cord offers a perfect grip with a supple, hard-wearing thread. Ideal for creating pretty \u003cstrong\u003ebracelets\u003c\/strong\u003e of every kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA leading color in DIY textile crafts, pink symbolizes softness and tenderness. Just the thing for creating unique \u003cstrong\u003ejewelry and accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e full of love. Set your creativity free by choosing the spool of pink braided cord that best suits your DIY project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor larger knotwork in cotton, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/off-white-macrame-cord\"\u003e4 mm white cotton macramé string\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/olive-green-macrame-cord\"\u003e3 mm green braided cotton cord\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow much cord do you need?\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, as well as 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 you use 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 takes 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\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 dowel, 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 making several test pieces with 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 a macramé wall hanging 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, 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 do macramé regularly, allow yourself a larger or smaller margin to avoid unpleasant surprises. All the more so since any unused cord is not wasted 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":"Babyrosa","offer_id":64270763098489,"sku":"46888439-15","price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rosa","offer_id":64270763131257,"sku":"46888439-11","price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fuchsiarosa","offer_id":64270763164025,"sku":"46888439-10","price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bonbonrosa","offer_id":64270763196793,"sku":"46888439-30","price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Magenta","offer_id":64270763229561,"sku":"46888439-22","price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5565\/5289\/files\/Filnylontresserosedragee0_8mm100m-PassionMacrame.jpg?v=1786985347","url":"https:\/\/macramehouse.com\/de\/products\/nylon-macrame-thread","provider":"Macrame","version":"1.0","type":"link"}