![]() ![]() Pin this post to Pinterest for easy reference in the future.This is a single group of many fibres that are twisted into one. I hope this helps you create your favourite patterns using a range of different cord sizes! Conclusionĭifferent cord sizes can be used from what is specified in patterns as long as a simple change is made to the lengths of the cord using the Macrame Cord Size Conversion Chart above. When you’ve completed the pattern once in the new cord size, measure the length of the shortest section of unused cord at the end and you can work out the exact cord length you need. It’s a good idea to add on an extra 10% the first time you complete a pattern to ensure you don’t run out of cord before the end! Remember that this is just a rough guide and the actual length of cord needed may vary depending on how tightly the knots are tied and the quality of the cord. Therefore, the new lengths required would be 8x 2.4m of 3mm cord. This box contains the number you need to multiply the existing cord lengths given in the pattern to work out the new cord lengths required for the different-sized cord.įor example, if the existing pattern calls for 8x 4m lengths of 5mm cord and you want to use 3mm cord instead, you simply multiply 4m x 0.6 = 2.4m. Trace your fingers down the column and across the row until they meet at an intersecting box. Use this chart as a rough guide to work out the lengths of cord needed when changing the cord thickness in projects.įirst locate the existing cord thickness specified along the top (pink) row, then find the new cord thickness you want to change the pattern to down the left (purple) column. The actual lengths of each cord thickness needed to attach the cord to a 16mm dowel using a Lark’s Head knot and tie 10 rows of alternating square knots are: On the other hand, if you’re wanting to change from using a 3mm cord in a pattern to using a 5mm cord to complete the same pattern, you’ll need a lot more cord. Once again, as you can see from the photos above, the smaller cord sizes require much less cord to tie the 10 alternating knot design. 5mm 1-ply white & 3-ply brown: 142mm in lengthĬords after tying 10 rows of square knots Length required for knots. ![]() The knotted pattern section of each cord size measures: While there wasn’t much difference in the end result of the 5mm 1-ply and 5mm 3-ply, the difference in the smaller cord sizes is obvious. The cords were attached using Lark’s Head knots and then had 10 rows of alternating square knots tied. The cords used from left to right are: 1.5mm 1-ply purple, 3mm 3-ply pink, 5mm 1-ply white, and 5mm 3-ply brown.Įach set of cords started off at 1.2m in length. If you’re struggling with how to convert the lengths given in a pattern to suit one macrame cord thickness to another, you’ve come to the right place! How cord thickness impacts length when knottingĪs you can see in the photos below, the thickness of the cord greatly impacts the length of the completed work. Or perhaps you want to make a smaller or larger version of the design shown? ![]() You may wish to change the thickness of the cord used if you find a pattern you like and don’t have the correct-sized cord on hand. ![]() Macrame cords range from about 1.5mm up to 9mm and beyond. Why change cord thickness?Ĭord thickness is measured by the diameter (a straight line passing through the centre) of the cord. If a different thickness is used without making any changes to the length, you’ll either run out of cord before the design is finished or end up with metres of unused cord. One piece of information most beginners learn fairly early on is that it’s important to use the correct cord size stated in a pattern. It’s usually in the first few projects you complete that you’ll make the most mistakes…and then after that it’s a lot smoother sailing. There’s a fairly steep learning curve as a beginner in macrame. ![]()
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