I have become so obsessed with all thing macrame! Macrame Christmas ornaments are a great way to get started if you are new to macrame. There are some tremendous advanced ornaments you can make also and I have you covered from beginner to advanced.
In this blog, I am sharing all the best tutorials, patterns, and kits available to make the perfect Christmas ornaments to hang on your tree. I try my best to make all of them so I can give an honest review and share a pic of how they turned out.
Tools needed to make macrame ornaments
- Macrame Cords: For most of these ornaments you need 3-5mm cord. This is because you are working on smaller designs. I really fell in love with braided cords, especially for more intricate designs.
- Scissors: Always a macrame must-have, a sharp pair of scissors.
- Wood hoops and beads: Most of the ornaments include wood hoops or beads for decoration,
Top Tips
- Use braided cords, these are perfect for intricate designs like ornaments
- Add an extra few inches to what they say for the cords, maybe just me but mine always end up shorter
- Learn the basic knots before you start the harder ones, it will be so much easier
Macrame Christmas tutorials and patterns
1. Shooting star
This is my favorite macrame star decoration. I just love the way it looks with the tassels to create a shooting star effect. A big bonus it is also ringless, so perfect if you only have macrame and looking for something to make.
I found this one really easy to make and really enjoyed it. I made them for a macrame and wood tree I made for my wall.
Ability Level: Beginner | Time to make: 20/30 min
2. Star with fringe
I made this one in the same color as the video! I guess that is what attracted me to it, my living room is dark blue, and grey with pops of mustard yellow.
This one is one of those that get super easy after a few. Remember to pull the knots tight for a clean look. I would say the only thing I found hard was the cutting of the fringe. Mine just never looked as neat as the one in the video.
Ability Level: Beginner | Time to make: 20/30 min
3. Ringless star
This is a good one if you have no wood or metal rings They are shooting star style again but this time just from the middle.
Ability Level: Beginner | Time to make: 20/30 min
4. Mushroom
I found these a little thicker at first but once you have done one or two they are pretty easy to make. I just think they are so adorable, don’t you?
Ability Level: Intermediate Time to make: 40/60 min
5. Owl
I have wanted to make an owl for a long time but always felt a little intimidated. After watching Soulful Notions’ youtube video I was confident enough to give it a try. She explains everything so clearly and it is easy to follow along.
If you don’t have any prior knowledge then this isn’t a design for you yet. She doesn’t teach knots and expects you to have a basic level of macrame knotting.
Check out my best owl patterns, tutorials, and kits to try now!
Ability Level: Intermediate | Time to make: 20/30 min
6. Angel
Maybe it is just me and my cutting skills when it comes to macrame but again I struggled with cutting the wings perfectly.
Ability Level: Intermediate | Time to make: 60 min
7. Snowflake
These are great first make or ones for beginners to macrame. They are simple but fun to make and can develop your macrame knotting skills.
Ability Level: Beginner | Time to make: 20/30 min
8. Christmas tree
These are super cute and easy to make. They are great this size as ornaments for your Christmas tree. You can make them bigger though for hanging on the wall or in other places.
Ability Level: Beginner | Time to make: 20/30 min
9. Candy cane
I love these! They are super fun and so cute! You will need to add some string using a needle to be able to hang it on your Christmas tree.
Ability Level: Beginner | Time to make: 20/30 min
10. Santa hat
Who doesn’t love a Santa hat? These were easy to make and I had lots of fun.
Ability Level: Beginner | Time to make: 20/30 min
11. Santa gnome
I am a little addicted to these and the pom-pom Santa ones. I make mine with colored hats, I won’t admit how many I have made!
Ability Level: Beginner | Time to make: 20/30 min
12. Baubles
So I should first be honest by saying I probably should have used bigger Christmas baubles. I did find them a little fiddly at times, some more than others. Definitely take your time and have a nice calm space to work in.
Ability Level: Intermediate | Time to make: 30/40 min
13. Cinnamon stick
I made these with actual cinnamon sticks, so I added on a few inches wider than the wood. Again, another easy make that you can use to practice your knotting skills while having some Christmas crafting fun.
Ability Level: Beginner | Time to make: 20/30 min
14. Wreath one color
I tried these first with 3 ply twisted macrame cord and didn’t like the finished look. I would recommend using the knotted cord like recommend in the video.
Ability Level: Beginner | Time to make: 20/30 min
15. Double-color wreaths
lots of options hear to make some double-colored mini Christmas wreaths.
Ability Level: Beginner | Time to make: 20/30 min
16. reindeer ornament
How cute are these? So so adorable! They are not the easiest of the ones shared to make but definitely not difficult. I would say stick with the knotted macrame cord and take your time.
Ability Level: Intermediate | Time to make: 40/60 min
17. Gingerbread macrame ornaments
I feel I have overused this word but they are just so cute, all of them. I made these to add to my coffee area, I like to make it like a winter hot chocolate bar, yes one of those people!
Ability Level: Intermediate | Time to make: 40/60 min
18. Mini stockings
I put these as advanced because they are tricky to get so perfect like in the video, for me anyway. I had to really take my time and focus to get them right in the end. I think I zone out a little as find macrame so relaxing that when it’s more intricate I do have to be careful to keep my focus,
Ability Level: Advanced | Time to make: 60/90 min
19. Christmas bells
I just had to spray my wood ball gold, felt more bell-like. These work really well as decorations on the tree, the perfect size when hung!
Ability Level: Beginner | Time to make: 20/30 min
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