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 18 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. This created 36 strands on my 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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Natasha says
September 21, 2017 at 2:16 pmVery 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!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says
September 22, 2017 at 7:13 amThat’s awesome!
The Furnshop says
September 22, 2017 at 4:14 amIt looks awesome. Thanks for sharing this post.
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says
September 22, 2017 at 7:12 amThank you!!
Jo says
September 23, 2017 at 5:36 pmDo you havr written instructions
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says
September 24, 2017 at 12:01 pmJust the video 🙂
Lauren says
September 24, 2017 at 9:17 pmLooks great! I remember macrame as a a kid in the 1970s!
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Jade Lees says
September 25, 2017 at 7:10 amThanks for these tutorials. It’s really easier with video tutorials. It will be perfect if I can make such a macrame table runner.
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says
September 25, 2017 at 7:14 amYou’re welcome 😊
Macs says
September 26, 2017 at 8:27 amI 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.
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says
September 27, 2017 at 9:06 amThank you!!
Sarah says
October 1, 2017 at 9:27 amHello! 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!
Chris says
October 1, 2017 at 7:05 pmThis 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!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says
October 2, 2017 at 7:02 amYay! Happy crafting
Chris Myers says
October 2, 2017 at 2:32 pmThat’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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Ruthdiana says
October 3, 2017 at 5:42 amAs 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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Sarah says
October 5, 2017 at 9:49 amCan 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.
Tess says
May 17, 2018 at 6:26 pmWas 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?
Christina Dennis says
September 1, 2018 at 2:34 pmI used 18 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. This created 36 strands on my 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.
Susan says
November 15, 2018 at 5:08 pm9 strands makes it very narrow.
Is that correct?
A Life Adjacent says
February 18, 2018 at 3:14 pmOh, one of the prettiest DIY’s we’ve ever come across!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says
February 19, 2018 at 8:32 amAwe, thank you!
Alicja says
April 10, 2018 at 7:31 pmThat’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 🙂
Christina Dennis says
September 1, 2018 at 2:35 pmI used 18 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. This created 36 strands on my 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.
Amanda says
May 27, 2018 at 9:23 amI’m so excited to try this. Headed to the store for supplies soon! Thanks for the video!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says
May 27, 2018 at 2:29 pmVery exciting!!
Skyelar says
September 1, 2018 at 2:10 pmHi I’m trying to make this but I have no idea how much rope to cut…. can you help thank you
Christina Dennis says
September 1, 2018 at 2:34 pmI used 18 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. This created 36 strands on my 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.
Christina Dennis says
April 30, 2019 at 8:28 pmHi! I used 18 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. This created 36 strands on my 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.
AK says
February 21, 2019 at 4:25 pmDid the video links disappear?
Esther says
February 27, 2019 at 7:59 amAbout how long did it take you to complete this runnner?
Avril E Munro says
April 27, 2019 at 3:57 pmI have started this project via your instructions, but your video, which appears to use 36 strands is quite different than your cutting instructions which call for 9 (18 working) strands.
Your video does NOT match your cutting/materials list. Bummer! Last time I follow your project instructions. At the cost of materials required for your actual project, I would be better off buying this at Anthropologie.
Christina Dennis says
April 30, 2019 at 8:26 pmHi Avril, thank you so much for bringing this to my attention and I apologize that the instructions were incorrect. I’ll change that line immediately. Have you checked out your local dollar store or Amazon for cotton clothesline or macrame cord? Sometimes you can find great deals for those there and that would help with the project cost. Thanks again.