Have you ever tried macrame? It’s SO fun! This Anthropologie inspired macrame table runner that I used in my Fall tablescape this year was my first project, and I’m officially hooked. Want to try? Let me show you how to make it!
When I saw this table runner, I knew that I wanted to try my had at a similar DIY version. I picked up some inexpensive poly/cotton clothesline from the home improvement store, watched a video on basic macrame knots and got to work!
This project DOES take a very long time to make, but once you nail down the basic macrame knots, it’s quite easy and relaxing.
First, I recommend watching this video and practicing basic macrame knots:
Now, you’re ready to begin!
I used 9 strands of clothesline that were about 36 feet long each for my 6 ft long runner, and then I folded them in half as I attached them via a lark head knot to my curtain rod. The length of the strands will be dependent on how long you want your runner, but cutting them about 6 times the finished length of your piece seems about right.
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a macrame table runner:
Happy macrame-ing!
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Very cool! My husband was just trying to buy himself a macramé kit last weekend! I think he’d enjoy making a table runner. I’ll have to show him this post!
That’s awesome!
It looks awesome. Thanks for sharing this post.
Thank you!!
Do you havr written instructions
Just the video 🙂
Looks great! I remember macrame as a a kid in the 1970s!
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Thanks for these tutorials. It’s really easier with video tutorials. It will be perfect if I can make such a macrame table runner.
You’re welcome 😊
I love this very informative blog. Thank you for posting your video tutorial. I find it really awesome placing something as nice as that piece. Very easy to make, and can even do it at your free time.
Thank you!!
Hello! Just to clarify how many pieces of cord did you use for the width you made? I think it looks like 16, then making a total of 32 individual strands? Can’t wait to get started!
This is great, we bought a macrame wall hanging for my daughters room and now my wife wants to make a table runner. Thanks so much for the instructional this is perfect!
Yay! Happy crafting
That’s really cool. My wife likes to crochet, and I’m sure she could whip this out quick. I really like the look of that.
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As a DIY lover, I really appreciate your DIY tutorial. I never make macrame table runner before but I wanna try. I think your tutorial help my project.
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Can you help me with the length? If my table is 5feet do i calculate 5*12=120 inches, then *6 (as you suggested) =360. That’s 30 feet…. can that be right? Haha
Then is that total needed cord? Or for EACH cord before I double them up when I hang them?? I must be way over thinking this.
Was there ever a response for this question? I have the same question about the cord length. Is the times 6 the full length of one cord BEFORE doubling it up?
I used 9 strands of clothesline that were about 36 feet long each for my 6 ft long runner, and then I folded them in half as I attached them via a lark head knot to my curtain rod. The length of the strands will be dependent on how long you want your runner, but cutting them about 6 times the finished length of your piece seems about right.
9 strands makes it very narrow.
Is that correct?
Oh, one of the prettiest DIY’s we’ve ever come across!
Awe, thank you!
That’s amazing ! Can you tell me how long is your finished runner and how long you cut the cords ?
I’m not sure how much cord I need to buy to make similar one 🙂
I used 9 strands of clothesline that were about 36 feet long each for my 6 ft long runner, and then I folded them in half as I attached them via a lark head knot to my curtain rod. The length of the strands will be dependent on how long you want your runner, but cutting them about 6 times the finished length of your piece seems about right.
I’m so excited to try this. Headed to the store for supplies soon! Thanks for the video!
Very exciting!!
Hi I’m trying to make this but I have no idea how much rope to cut…. can you help thank you
I used 9 strands of clothesline that were about 36 feet long each for my 6 ft long runner, and then I folded them in half as I attached them via a lark head knot to my curtain rod. The length of the strands will be dependent on how long you want your runner, but cutting them about 6 times the finished length of your piece seems about right.