Hey, everyone! Today I wanna share with you how to make this beautiful macrame jar cover! If you like the bohemian style in your home then this tutorial will add this boho vibe in your decor!
So, let me show you how to make one!
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Supplies
- jar
- 3 mm macrame cord
- scissors
First, you’re gonna need to take your macrame cord and measure the length of your jar two and a half times, double that length, and then cut off the cord.
Then you’re gonna need to gather as many cords as your jar allows you to make this pattern I’m going to show you.
For my jar that is 8″ high, I used 20 working cords because this particular pattern is working with multiples of four. So, all you have to do is to determine how many cords you’ll need depending on the size of your jar.
Now, to cut your working cords all you have to do is to take the first cord and use it as a guide to cut off the rest of them at those loops that were created.
Determine the length of your anchor cord.
To be doing this all you have to do is to take one of your working cords and measure the entire length out.
Then take your jar and wrap the anchor cord around and add that to your measurement.
Then add another one inch for the knot and next wrap it around your jar two times.
I prefer to do two because I think it’s better to be left with an excess cord than no cord at all. I don’t know about you guys, but I want to have a safety net.
And that is your final measurement of your anchor cord. Cut it at that point…
…and then lay down one of your working cords that you’ve folded in half, place your anchor cord beside it, and hold that measurement with your thumb.
Then tie that cord around your jar at that point, making a simple knot and that is your anchor cord.
Next, you’re gonna need to attach all of your working cords around the perimeter of your jar.
Larks head knot
So, go ahead and take one of your working cords, fold it in half and slide it under your anchor cord.
Grab the loop that was created and pass the two strings through that loop and pull them down.
And now you’ve created your first larks head knot!
Then go ahead and attach all of your working cords using this method.
Now, we’re going to make our square knots!
How to make a square knot
Take one section of four cords and start working on it. Take the left side cord and bring it up on top of the two middle ones and under the right cord.
As you can see, you’ve just created the number 4.
Then pass the right cord behind the two middle cords and then through the loop.
Then pull the two ends tight to the top.
This is our half square knot so let’s go ahead and do the other half!
Now, take the right cord this time, bring it up on top of the two middle ones, and under the left cord, creating a reversed number 4 this time.
Then pass the left cord behind the two middle ones and through the loop.
After that, pull it tight to meet the other knot and now this is a complete square knot!
Next, continue adding square knots, three for each section.
When you’re done, you’re gonna need to take two sections that are close to each other and separate two strings from each section that are close to each other and start making a square knot (refer to “how to make a square knot”).
Next, go ahead and repeat these square knots all around the perimeter of the jar.
When you’re done with the first row, move on and make the second one.
Pick two square knots that are close to each other and gather four strings that are close to each other and start making the square knot.
Then move on to the next one, and then to the next one until you’ll complete the second row.
Double half hitch knots
Next, you’re gonna need to find the longest string from your anchor cord to make your horizontal half hitch knots all around the perimeter of your jar.
So , take your anchor cord, fold it over and start tying around your strings.
Remember to hold your anchor cord horizontally to work on it.
We’re going to tie our strings leftwards, so take the near left string and wrap it around your anchor cord. And do this twice for every string.
Take the string and bring it over and through the loop that has been created, pull it slightly and again bring it over and through the loop and pull it slightly.
And now you’ve completed the double half hitch knot!
And repeat this pattern until you’ll finish with all of your strings.
When you’ll come around to the end you’ll need to close that gap. So, take your first cord and make the final double half hitch knot.
To finish this gorgeous macrame jar cover, bring it to the edge of your table and trim off the cords exactly at the bottom of your jar.
And this is how it turned out!
Guys, I hope you enjoyed today’s DIY and I hope I inspired you to make this beautiful macrame jar cover! I literally enjoyed every moment making this and I love how it came out!
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