{"product_id":"polyester-macrame-cord","title":"Polyester Macrame Cord | 21 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: waxed polyester\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: 21 yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor: pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThread type: waxed\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 pink 2mm waxed thread\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA must-have of DIY micro macramé making, waxed polyester thread in pink wins over the most creative minds. Opt for \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/macrame-supplies\"\u003equality DIY supplies\u003c\/a\u003e by choosing this spool of waxed thread with its many advantages. Enjoy a \u003cstrong\u003esolid, strong thread\u003c\/strong\u003e that does not slip between your fingers. We love its great stability and how simple it is to use when creating knot patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMicro macramé is a creative hobby aimed at making \u003cstrong\u003ecostume jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e and boho pieces of every kind. Friendship bracelets, earrings or boho necklaces: make pink the star color of your creation. Fall for the spool of your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor contrast, the same waxed thread comes in a \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/polyester-macrame-cord-2mm\"\u003e2 mm black waxed spool\u003c\/a\u003e, while the \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/polyester-macrame-cord-5mm\"\u003e5 mm blue cotton cord\u003c\/a\u003e moves up to home decor.\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":"Babyrosa","offer_id":64270713913721,"sku":"48586971-34-2mm-20meter","price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rosa","offer_id":64270713946489,"sku":"48586971-26-2mm-20meter","price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Himbeerrosa","offer_id":64270713979257,"sku":"48586971-29-2mm-20meter","price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lachsrosa","offer_id":64270714012025,"sku":"48586971-22-2mm-20meter","price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tiefrosa","offer_id":64270714044793,"sku":"48586971-14-2mm-20meter","price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":64270714077561,"sku":"48586971-17-2mm-20meter","price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5565\/5289\/files\/FilcireLinhasitarosedragee2mm20m-PassionMacrame.jpg?v=1786985223","url":"https:\/\/macramehouse.com\/de\/products\/polyester-macrame-cord","provider":"Macrame","version":"1.0","type":"link"}