If you're wanting to add some boho-chic to your home, you can't go wrong with a bit of macramé. Of course, you could just buy a ready-made wall hanging or a plant pot holder, but if you're feeling crafty, why not make your own? A macramé kit will have everything you need to get you started. You'll find all the materials you need inside one, including cord, beads and dowels. A kit also offers inspiration on what to make and will ensure you have instructions to hand on basic knots needed to complete your chosen crafts.
What can you make with a macramé kit?
This Macrame For Beginners blog has 50 easy DIY macrame project ideas for beginners to make. We've listed some of our favourite craft ideas you can make using a macramé kit below.
Wall hanging
Plant holder
Keychains
Bottle holder
Hanging shelf
Dream catcher
Table runner
The best macramé kits for beginners
If you'd like to spend an afternoon or two letting your creativity flow freely, take a look at our hand-picked selection of macramé kits. If you haven't tried making macramé before - don't worry! All the kits we've selected are perfect for beginners to have a go and build up their skills.
Best for Autumnal macramé
With beige, burnt orange and forest green cord included, this set would be perfect for making macramé creations with an Autumnal feel.
Pros: Uses natural and durable materials
Cons: Could have more beads included
Review: "My first kit of macrame, great kit. The information booklet gives the basic knots and at least five different items to make. Love it."
Best for creating macramé home décor
You'll have all you need to create a plant pot holder or a wall hanging in this kit, including a strand cord, 10 wooden beads, two s-shaped hangers, four wooden dowels, three wooden rings, a tape measure and a comb.
Pros: Includes a comb for creating a tassel effect
Cons: Only one colour cord included
Review: "It’s a lovely set and as a complete novice at Macrame. I found it easy to understand and follow. I had a small macrame hanging completed quite quickly. I’m looking forward to trying something a little more complicated."
Best macramé kit with dark cord
We love the dark yet contemporary blue colour of the cord in this one. The perfect set for adding a Boho-vibe to a modern home.
Pros: Includes two hanks of cord
Cons: Some customers found the instructions hard to follow
Review: "Lots of fun learning new knits and undoing accidental knots. Great to complete with a partner, or even make them on a zoom craft night."
Best macramé plant holder kit for beginners
www.whsmith.co.uk
Want to make a nifty plant pot holder? This is the kit to do it with. It's got all the cords, beads and hoops you need and clear instructions so it's ideal for beginners.
Pros: Easy to follow
Cons: No reviews
Best budget macramé kit
www.argos.co.uk
At just £6, this is the cheapest macramé kit on our list. Not only is it good for your purse, but it's also a great little kit to get you started on your macramé journey.
Pros: Ideal secret Santa or budget gift
Cons: Would be nice if you could create more than one thing from the kit
Review: "Brought as a Christmas present, good value for money."
Best large wall hanging macramé kit for beginners
www.dunelm.com
Want to recreate this wall hanging at home? You can, with a little help from this kit available at Dunelm. It combines macramé and weaving to create something seriously impressive.
Pros: Create wall décor that can be enjoyed for years to come
Cons: No reviews yet
Best macramé kit for making leaves
www.etsy.com
A change from your typical wall hanging or plant pot, you can craft leaves with this Etsy number. They may be more autumnal in style but we certainly think they could be hung up all year round.
Pros: Made by a small business
Cons: Cord colours could be swapped from those available in the pictures if not available
Review: "Absolutely brilliant kit. It was perfect and so lovely to do. We did them at my sisters hen do and everyone loved them! Great crafting fun for all skill levels 😊 Well packaged, great communication and speedy delivery."
Best Christmas macramé set
www.etsy.com
Of course, we had to include a festive option on our list. How adorable will these Christmas trees look hung amongst the rest of your Christmas decorations?
Pros: Lots of thread colours to choose from
Cons: The start price is the cost of a kit to make one tree
Review: "Excellent kit. The diagram explaining the types of knots was especially good!"
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Best kit for making a variety of macramé crafts
www.etsy.com
An extremely versatile kit that will be perfect for beginners and even useful for those who have been going macramé for years. You can make your own hangers, napkin rings, dream catchers and so much more using it. For more inspiration and instructions, there's a QR code on the box you can scan with your smartphone to watch video tutorials.
Pros: Can be used to make a variety of different crafts
Cons: You may not get the full benefits of this kit if you do not have a smartphone
Review: "SO MANY MACRAMÉS!!! Kit arrived quickly with everything I need to make some cutie projects!"
Macramé kit FAQs
How difficult is macramé?
With the level of detail included and the intricate designs you can create while doing macramé, you might think it will be quite a difficult craft to master. However, there is a reason that macramé is a recommended craft for beginners. Yes, there are different knots to learn, but a lot of the basic knots can be used to craft a whole variety of things. Once you've got the hang of those, you'll find out just how easy it is to do.
You'll find instructions in your macramé kit on how to do some of the knots and patterns to follow to get you started. After you've completed a set or two, you'll probably find that you could buy your own macramé supplies and get crafting without the need for a guide to follow.
How long does it take to make macramé?
How long it takes to make macramé depends on your skill level and the difficulty of your chosen craft. As a general rule, it should take a beginner around an hour to make something from their macramé kit. Once you move on to more detailed designs, you may find it will take you a little longer. However, the more you practice, the quicker you'll be.
Who invented macramé?
Macramé was a specialty of Genoa, where, in the 19th century, towels decorated with knotted cords were popular. Its roots were in a 16th-century technique of knotting lace, known as punto a groppo. In the 1960s, macramé became a popular craft and creative art technique across the globe.