How to Make a Textured Macrame Wall Hanging Tutorial

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a textured macrame wall hanging that feels soft, intentional, and balanced — without becoming bulky or stiff. Texture in macrame isn’t about adding more knots. It’s about thoughtful layering, contrast, and letting the cord flow naturally. I’ll walk you through my approach so you can add depth while keeping your piece light and elevated. If your wall hangings have ever felt heavy or overworked, this tutorial will help you see texture differently. Take your time, enjoy the process, and as always — I’d love to see what you create 🤍 Happy knotting, Nicole **************************************************************** ★☆★ TIMESTAMPS ★☆★ 00:00 – Intro 00:05 – Trailer 00:24 – Getting Started 01:08 – Cord & Materials 02:00 – Step 1: Attach one 170 cm cord to the dowel using a Lark’s Head knot. Adjust the cord so the right end is longer. 02:36 – Step 2: Secure the right cord to the right side with a vertical Lark’s Head knot. Even out the far-left and far-right cords, leaving a U-shaped loop in the center. Bring the vertical cords up and through the loop to the back. 03:30 – Step 3: Attach 16 × 100 cm cords to the center loop using Lark’s Head knots. 04:21 – Step 4: Tighten and adjust the top Lark’s Head knots so there are no gaps along the loop. 04:41 – Step 5: Use a 120 cm cord as an anchor for a row of Double Half Hitch (DHH) knots on the left, leaving about 60 cm. Repeat on the right side. 06:31 – Step 6: Tie one additional DHH knot using the two middle anchor cords. 06:59 – Step 7: Take the top-left cord and attach it vertically to the far-left side using a Lark’s Head knot. 07:23 – Step 8: Using the 10th cord down on both sides of the center section, create a V-shaped row of DHH knots. 07:39 – Step 9: Attach 4 × 100 cm cords to each side loop with Lark’s Head knots. 07:56 – Step 10: Continue a row of DHH knots outward using the right anchor cord. Repeat on the left. 08:27 – Step 11: Attach 3 × 420 cm cords to the right side of the dowel using Lark’s Head knots. 08:42 – Step 12: Use the far-right cord as an anchor and work a diagonal row of DHH knots toward the left. 10:04 – Step 13: Using the second cord from the left as an anchor, create three full rows of DHH loop patterns. 11:28 – Step 14: Use the far-left cord as an anchor and tie a row of DHH knots to the right. 12:16 – Step 15: Create three additional Shell patterns below. 13:30 – Step 16: Mirror four Shell patterns on the left side to match the right. 16:00 – Step 17: Connect the top two cords from each side with a DHH knot, then work rows of DHH knots outward. 17:43 – Step 18: Skip the middle two cords and use the next cords down to form DHH rows along both sides. 18:43 – Step 19: Skip the top cords again and repeat another row of DHH knots using the next cords down. 19:03 – Step 20: Finish this section with a DHH knot in the center. 19:55 – Step 21: Attach one 250 cm cord to the right side with a Lark’s Head knot and weave a 140 cm cord through. 20:38 – Step 22: Criss-cross the anchor cords and tie Half Hitch knots on both sides at the back. Secure with vertical Lark’s Head knots. 22:28 – Step 23: Repeat the criss-cross Half Hitch knots, then create eight additional Aztec Sun Bar knots below (nine total). 24:09 – Step 24: Repeat the Aztec Sun Bar sennit on the left side. 24:22 – Step 25: Join both sennits in the center using the middle four cords to form an Aztec Sun Bar knot. 25:13 – Step 26: Weave the cords through the bottom Shell pattern and secure them at the back with DHH knots on both sides. 27:30 – Step 27: Attach the top left and right anchor cords to the dowel using vertical Lark’s Head knots. 28:09 – Step 28: Attach 2 × 200 cm cords to the right side. Tie 28 alternating Half Hitch knots and weave the pattern through the third Shell. 29:06 – Step 29: Repeat the same pattern on the left side, securing both ends at the back with two Half Hitch knots. 30:06 – Step 30: Trim excess cords and use a 40 cm scrap cord to create a Gathering knot beneath the bottom Shell. 31:26 – Step 31: Attach 2 × 75 cm cords to each Shell gap using Lark’s Head knots. 32:47 – Step 32: Trim and shape the fringe. 33:09 – Outro -------------------------------------------------------------- Intellectual Property and Copyright Notice Please be informed that the copyright for this pattern belongs to Bochiknot Inc. All rights and intellectual property are exclusively held by Bochiknot Inc. You are allowed to view and create the finished pattern. However, the pattern may not be sold or redistributed for commercial purposes. For sponsorship, product reviews, and collaboration, you can email: [email protected]