Macramé cords
19 macramé cords. Cotton 3-ply, single-strand and braided cord, jute and nylon paracord in the common 2 to 10 mm sizes with typical weight per metre, stretch and what each suits. Click a name for its full record.
19 of 19 macramé cords
| Cord | Material | Construction | Diameter (mm) | Weight (g/m) | Stretch | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton 3-ply rope, 2 mm | cotton | 3-ply twisted | 2 | 2.5 | low | Jewellery, keychains, small plant hangers for pots under 8 cm, fine detail on wall hangings. |
| Cotton 3-ply rope, 3 mm | cotton | 3-ply twisted | 3 | 6 | low | Small wall hangings, plant hangers for pots up to 12 cm, bag straps, coasters. |
| Cotton 3-ply rope, 4 mm | cotton | 3-ply twisted | 4 | 10 | low | Plant hangers for 12 to 18 cm pots, medium wall hangings, most beginner projects. |
| Cotton 3-ply rope, 5 mm | cotton | 3-ply twisted | 5 | 16 | low | Plant hangers for 18 to 25 cm pots, large wall hangings, chunky fringe. |
| Cotton 3-ply rope, 6 mm | cotton | 3-ply twisted | 6 | 22 | low | Large plant hangers, statement wall hangings, hanging chairs and swings with the load taken by the rope. |
| Cotton 3-ply rope, 8 mm | cotton | 3-ply twisted | 8 | 38 | low | Oversized wall hangings and headboards, chunky hangers for floor pots. |
| Cotton 3-ply rope, 10 mm | cotton | 3-ply twisted | 10 | 58 | low | Giant knots, room dividers, rope baskets, hanging chair supports. |
| Cotton single-strand string, 3 mm | cotton | single strand | 3 | 5 | medium | Wall hangings with a soft, fluffy fringe; feather and leaf motifs that are brushed out. |
| Cotton single-strand string, 4 mm | cotton | single strand | 4 | 9 | medium | Fringed wall hangings, macramé feathers, soft plant hangers for light pots. |
| Cotton single-strand string, 5 mm | cotton | single strand | 5 | 14 | medium | Large fringe pieces, wall hangings that need bulk fast. |
| Cotton braided cord, 3 mm | cotton | braided | 3 | 5 | low | Bags, straps, jewellery and anything handled a lot; knots that must stay put. |
| Cotton braided cord, 5 mm | cotton | braided | 5 | 12 | low | Plant hangers that will be outdoors under cover, market bags, dog leads. |
| Cotton braided cord, 8 mm | cotton | braided | 8 | 28 | low | Hanging chairs, swing seats, heavy plant hangers, rope handles. |
| Jute twine, 4 mm | jute | 3-ply twisted | 4 | 12 | low | Rustic plant hangers, garden and outdoor pieces, natural-look wall hangings. |
| Jute rope, 6 mm | jute | 3-ply twisted | 6 | 24 | low | Large rustic hangers for floor pots, garden trellis ties, chunky outdoor pieces. |
| Nylon paracord 550, 4 mm | nylon | paracord | 4 | 5 | high | Bracelets, lanyards, dog collars, outdoor plant hangers and anything that gets wet. |
| Nylon paracord 425, 3 mm | nylon | paracord | 3 | 3.5 | high | Finer bracelets and key fobs, small outdoor hangers. |
| Nylon micro cord, 2 mm | nylon | paracord | 2 | 1.6 | high | Jewellery, zipper pulls, fine knotwork with beads. |
| Polyester braided cord, 5 mm | polyester | braided | 5 | 14 | low | Outdoor plant hangers and porch swings; pieces left in sun and rain. |
Weight: Typical weight per metre; makers vary by about 15%. Combs into fringe: Whether the cut ends can be unravelled and brushed into a soft fringe.Updated 2 Oct 2026