Learn how to make a beautiful DIY macrame boho chandelier with fairy lights with this step by step tutorial. It’s a beautiful piece for indoors or outdoors and doesn’t require any wiring!
I’m so excited to be taking part in the Seasonal Simplicity series hosted by Krista of The Happy Housie; and this time it’s to celebrate Summer! Today I’ve joined up with a talented group of bloggers to kick of this series by sharing a beautiful DIY or Craft project with you all! After you’ve seen my idea, make sure to check out all of the other ideas from my blogging friends at the bottom of this post.
My summer DIY project is this macrame boho chandelier with fairy lights. It’s a unique piece that works well as a sparkly, outdoor light for your summer porch or patio, and I also love how it looks in my studio:
(You can take my new studio tour right here!)
This is a great beginner’s macrame project because it only involves two simple types of macrame knots: a lark’s head knot and a square knot.
Check out this video from Hallmark on how to tie some basic macrame knots.
This is also a relatively inexpensive project because it uses only a little macrame cord, one embroidery hoop, some chandelier chain and some cheap fairy lights.
My macrame chandelier is one of those projects that I think is easier for me to teach you via video, so…
Please watch my YouTube video tutorial below to learn how to make this DIY macrame boho chandelier with twinkle lights:
And please come back to my blog tomorrow to see more of my summer hygge porch decor ideas!
Now, make sure to go visit all of my other blogging friends for their summer DIY project ideas!
The Happy Housie / Home Made Lovely / Taryn Whiteaker / Craftberry Bush
The DIY Mommy / Duke Manor Farm / Zevy Joy / Inspiration for Moms / Newly Woodwards
Satori Design for Living / Tidbits / Sincerely, Marie Designs / So Much Better with Age / Town and Country Living
Paint Me Pink / Finding Silver Pennies / Southern State of Mind / The House of Wood / Amber Tysl
Kim says
May 16, 2018 at 9:38 amThis is so pretty! I’ve been wanting to try my hand at macrame. Glad to know it can be beginner-friendly.
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says
May 18, 2018 at 7:08 amYes most defiantly it can be 👍🏻
Amanda says
May 16, 2018 at 3:37 pmThis is just adorable! I’m dying to make one myself. It would be the perfect addition to my summer porch!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says
May 18, 2018 at 7:08 amThanks, Amanda
Krista says
May 17, 2018 at 7:48 amThis is so pretty and so whimsical! I love it on your gorgeous summer porch! So glad you could be part of this hop, Christina! Pinned and sharing:)
A Life Adjacent says
May 20, 2018 at 5:54 pmOh, this is just beautiful. Love the bohemian vibe. What’ a great idea!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says
May 21, 2018 at 9:13 amAwe, thanks!
Sara says
May 21, 2018 at 11:06 amI love this! I’ve been wanting to try a macrame project!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says
May 24, 2018 at 7:35 amOh it’s so fun, you have to try.
Jennifer David says
October 22, 2018 at 10:47 pmThis is so far the best project I saw created by using an embroidery hoop!
Jennifer David says
October 22, 2018 at 10:48 pmI’ve seen a rainbow, snowman, and wreath projects but this is so far the best project I saw created by using an embroidery hoop!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says
October 24, 2018 at 6:33 amThanks, Jennifer