3 MACRAME HACKS that will save you a ton of time and make your macrame life easier

In today's video I am sharing my top three tips that will help you make your macrame projects faster. These hacks are especially useful if you are working with longer cords but they can come in handy on any macrame piece.
Let me know if you found them helpful and I am curious to hear if you have any other tips that you would want to share with the community!
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[@ValLaxoxo]

The third one had my jaw on the FLOOR. Literally lol. Such a great tip, thank you so much for sharing!! For the first one: I used to do it just like you said, the roll of yarn just laying on the sofa and falling down all the time (poor downstairs neighbors lol) To make it even faster I'm doing a makeshift "distance measurement" by sticking 2 poles into my bookshelf and wrap the rope between them to have many ropes :)

[@annabaginova01]

Thanks for sharing!! That sounds like a really good tip as well.

[@gracehubert9084]

Omg I love that last tip! Just practiced doing 3 macrame plant holders without that tip and would always lose count of how many knots I did 😂 that tip has saved my life! Thank you 😊

[@annabaginova01]

Glad it was this helpful to you!

[@icenight]

Reminds me of toilet paper holder... I would cut cord using toilet paper holder : )))

[@annabaginova01]

That definitely works too!

[@delphinelb8774]

Just had the same thought 😂

[@lisavaliton1786]

I absolutely love shortcuts! I am a quilter and a mathematician so I am constantly trying to figure out a quick away I’m doing things! Thank you

[@annabaginova01]

Same! I love being efficient with my time

[@lewislake5128]

This is my philosophy to life. The more efficient, the better.

[@feb6135]

😊

[@lisap5615]

Wonderful tips! I have just started doing macramé with my daughter and I love all of these tips. Thank you!

[@robertadelye3322]

Thank you! You’re a sweetheart to share these tips. I am now ready & confident in starting a wall hanging. Your video & verbal instructions are very clear. Thank you!

[@annabaginova01]

That is so great to hear! I am glad you got what you needed to get started 😊

[@veronicaraj5001]

Thank you so much for such a great video! I've been (super casually) crafting with macrame for 10 years and didn't know these tips. I usually just get frustrated with the bigger projects and have to take a vacation from the project. This is a game-changer!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad it was that helpful! I hope you will have more fun with macrame now 😊

[@vickypage1277]

Hey! Just wanted to thank you for these tips especially the 3rd one! I have mastered it and it has saved me soooooo much time and stress! Thanks so much I'm a huge fan of yours xx

[@annabaginova01]

I know, that one is sooo helpful, I love it too! Thank you for the nice comment 😊

[@Thepaleone64]

OMG! Thank you for the double half hitch knot shortcut! That is going to save me a bunch of time (and help me keep my line straight). You are a genius!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad I could help 😉

[@sharonyetter9783]

I've made macrame for over15 years, avoided this type of knot because of the time involved. Your 3rd hack is great, I'll be using it in the future. Thanks a zillion!!!

[@annabaginova01]

That's awesome! I am glad you will be adding it now, it will give you so much more variety...

[@Cocoon68]

I’m just a beginner in this whole macrame world so I’m doing lots of watching before starting a project.. that last tip was amazing and I can see how it will save soo much Time! Glad I ran into this video!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kt222dt]

These are all such useful tips! I'm a beginner, and I was struggling with the double clove hitch (?) today on a small project (it is just my 2nd project), so I came to KZbin and found your video! Yay! This will solve the problems I'm having with consistency in size and distraction errors. It's a game changer!

[@annabaginova01]

Oh yes, the double half-hitch (or clove hitch ;)) is a tricky one! I am so glad my video helped you 😊 I have also done another video with a few more tips and tricks for that knot - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZvWp5aubpl_gKc So that might be useful for you as well.

[@belindachristensen2967]

Wow! This half hitch hack has helped me enormously! I didn't get it straight away, but I persevered and got it eventually! This has saved me not only time, but as I have suffered massive shoulder and arm pain from too much macrame, this hack has reduced this tremendously! Thank you!!!

[@annabaginova01]

That's awesome! It isn't easy to learn at first but once you do it's definitely worth it so I am glad you stuck with it :)

[@frannicat]

So awesome...I never would have thought of it. I've seen cord rolled up so it's shorter but not what you've shared. Thanks & Happy Macrame! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@nancyfoti2660]

Brilliant!! Been crafting macrame since the 1970's (off and on) and now back on. Never saw the method you used, but love how you think out of the box. Can't wait to try it on my next project.

[@chantallamoureux3954]

Thank you for these 3 tips. They're very appreciated 😊

[@loricunningham8763]

I’m definitely going to try these!! I’ve never seen anyone else show an easier way!! Love it! I will be watching for more tips! Thank you!!!

[@annabaginova01]

Yay! Thank you! I try to share tips in almost every video I make so I hope you will find more that will catch your eye 😉

[@user-bp1tf7rc6h]

Thank you! I kind of gave up on a project because it was all double hitch knots and I couldn't get the hang of it. Thanks

[@annabaginova01]

Did you get back to that project after watching the video?

[@klaudiak.9895]

Thank you so much! You are amazing and it’s so heart-warming when artists are willing to help each other 💕 I’m grateful for your tips :)) Btw. I really enjoy watching you because you explain things clearly and I love your enunciation ❤

[@annabaginova01]

That's awesome to hear 😊 thank you so much

[@lesliemeadowcroft9377]

Love your Dads handy work. Thank you. I don't have a handy man, but it should be easy enough to put together. Give Dad a big thank you for me. Love your third tip as well but with practise I can see it will save a lot of time.

[@carlajacobs48]

Absolutely beautiful video!! I enjoyed how you slowed everything down so that even beginners can grasp the concept. When I first started I was confused about a lot of knots 🪢 and still forget things from time to time. Thank you for being willing to share to the fellow macrame enthusiasts. Will be following you to watch other videos 📹 😀

[@annabaginova01]

I am glad you could follow along as a beginner 🙂 some of the knots can definitely be confusing at first but I hope now that you've learned a bit more you will enjoy macrame more as well...Thanks for leaving the nice comment 😊

[@susannelson4400]

Thank You Soooo much for sharing your tips!! ESPECIALLY the 3rd one!! What a time saver for sure!!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad it was helpful! Everybody loves that 3rd one and I am not surprised 😊

[@totuusontuollajossain4152]

Those tips are awesome, thank you! 🥰 I’ve a beginner with macrame but already have got familiar those things in my works. I will definitely use those at my next work. And my hubby have to do that cord measuring and cutting helper to me as well. Thank you letting us know. You got now a new subscriber. 🥰

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome! And it's great to hear that you have such a great helper at home 😊

[@iounike]

Thank you so much for the hacks, especially the last one, it's great, I'm the beginner and when I made a table runner I had a lot of time for just making these knots, thank you for your time and information you share ❤️

[@annabaginova01]

You're so welcome! Hopefully this will save you some time next time 😉

[@anniehsu2074]

Thank you so so much for these three brilliant tips. They're absolutely useful and definitely timesaving.

[@annabaginova01]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rlw4646]

Absolutely superb tips, especially the looping of double half hitches! THANK YOU!

[@annabaginova01]

Happy to help!

[@northcoastize]

Absolutely brilliant! Especially No3! Thank you very much!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad you like it!

[@gachatuber498]

You just saved my life! I'm a huge fan of those tips! I have to tell everyone I know about you! You need to be famous!

[@annabaginova01]

😅 well I am glad I helped you that much and thank you for sharing my channel with others 😊

[@kristymaloy5292]

Very helpful definitely will use them you're awesome glad I saw this thank you for sharing

[@phyllisschaffer7853]

That 3rd tip was awesome! I wish I had learned that years ago when I was making and selling all those 7' and 8' hanging plant holder/ tables. Thank you for sharing!

[@lindafriesen6375]

For 1st hack - i use 2 carabiner clips with a rope, then fish it thru the roll, and put back on 2nd clip to it hangs, then it is easy to get your cord measurements easily cut. The 3rd hack tip is awesum, it may take some time to figure out the proper way, LOL, but agree it will save the most time. Thanks so much, as i do work with long cords in pixel art. Will be much faster

[@annabaginova01]

That's an interesting way of doing the measuring as well, thanks for sharing 🙂 And I am glad the 3rd one will be useful for you, it definitely isn't easy to learn but it's 100% worth it 😉

[@GollyMolly42]

absolutely fantastic. I love that process.

[@mistygarrison5569]

Thank you so much for sharing these tips!!! Life changing for my new macrame world!!!❤🤗

[@annabaginova01]

So glad to hear that!

[@wildlifeheather]

Very clever! Can't wait to use them!! Thank you so much! 🥰

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome!

[@nicholetteniekerk6743]

Thank you! These are things that will make my upcoming project so much easier! Tip #3 is one I had seen but couldn’t figure out. I can’t wait to practice this.

[@annabaginova01]

Oh yes, it took me a while to wrap my head around it, but it definitely saves a ton of time once you learn it 😉

[@jltrizzino8615]

Thanks so much. I hope I can follow your very clear instructions.

[@janewohlford6950]

That third tip is sensational! Thank you so much!

[@annabaginova01]

You're so welcome!

[@ediedafoe8401]

Super smart and helpful on the 3rd tip!! Thanks!!

[@mariaferraro1721]

3 is a total game changer ❤thanks so much for sharing these helpful tips!!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janicespiegel2519]

OMG!!! The third tip is a life saver! I'm so glad I clicked on your channel. Thank you!

[@annabaginova01]

You're right, it definitely is 😊 It's hours and hours of my life that I've already saved thanks to that one...

[@beyondthesnail]

Awesome tips. #3, whoa! Thank you!

[@annabaginova01]

I know, that one is a game changer 😄

[@andiwirginis6711]

Oh my gosh it took me forever to figure out the double half hitch knot trick but I got it down and hallelujah thank you so much! I love your videos! Please keep them coming

[@annabaginova01]

Oh it took me forever too and the most frustrating part was that once I learned it on one piece I forgot how it works by the time I got on another project where I was using it 😅 But now after multiple projects it just comes automatically so I hope it will be the same for you 😉

[@melissamonroe7351]

These tips r great! Especially love tip #3! Thank u 4 sharing these! Love ur work❣

[@annabaginova01]

It is such a huge time saver! Thank you for the comment 😊

[@zinazina6367]

For cutting cord I always use a chair with rods in the back, works great! The double half hitch is DEF a very good tip!! Thank you!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad you found that one helpful!

[@marrus9456]

Very nice. I just started today and already made my first Wall planthanger. Thanks for the tips. Got it right the first time. Second one I saw someone make in a video earlier. But first and third were new. It's much easier this way. Thank you very much.

[@annabaginova01]

Fantastic! That's a great start!

[@debihinkle6100]

love Love LOVE the 3rd hack! I especially appreciate the slow step by step explanation AND how to do in BOTH directions (working from right to left kills me). It's probably going to take alot of practice yet will worth it. Thank you!!

[@annabaginova01]

I love it too 😊 it did take a while to master it but once you get there it's awesome!

[@debihinkle6100]

@@annabaginova01 I'm gonna ask. if you can help great... if not... thats OK too. I have a project using 5mm cord cut at 10'. I want to make same project using 2mm cord. I have no clue how to adjust cord cut lengths. is there a sorta simple way to estimate how long to cut cords?

[@annabaginova01]

@@debihinkle6100 This is always a bit tricky. As long as you won’t be changing the design (adding more cords, etc.) I think you can cut more or less the same length, maybe slightly shorter, like 10-20% less. But you need to know that if you are using thinner cords your finished piece will be smaller.

[@karstachura]

Excellent advice, great 3rd tip! And Dads amazing cord keeper, love it!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad you liked it! And I love my cord keeper too 😊

[@texasgemtree]

WOW! Fantastic! I LOVE this! Thank you! You are MUCH appreciated!

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@lindaolsen48]

Great 3rd tip, love it!

[@canaage]

Thank you so much for sharing those hacks!!! Very useful now that I'm ready to make the Beautiful chandelier you shared us!!!

[@annabaginova01]

That's awesome! I am glad it gave you the confidence to take on a new project 😊

[@mapicepla]

How wonderful tricks! Thanks so much!😊

[@debhart2024]

thanks just making my first piece, can't wait to try your double hitch tip

[@annabaginova01]

Have fun!

[@DrShankopotamus]

Great tips! Great teacher! Thank you.

[@annabaginova01]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tamiturner6246]

Thank you so very much for sharing these most useful tips. As a newbie to macramé I really appreciate the help.

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome!

[@marinaquillin5911]

These are AMAZING! Thanks for sharing!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad you like them!

[@neetabhat5316]

Excellent and highly helpful.. Thank you.

[@betzaberojasmena7237]

I just love them all!!! Thanks for the tips ☺️🙏

[@annabaginova01]

Glad you like them! 😊

[@jeanperren6094]

Thank you for these tips. I am going to have a go. The third tip is going to be a winner. Greetings from sunny Queensland.🇦🇺🦘

[@annabaginova01]

It really is 🙂

[@MsMindself666]

Love that last short cut!! Ty!

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome!

[@shanellpipkin1707]

Unravel is when the cord starts to come apart at the end. The spindle is what Americans call a string wound up. Your videos are very helpful. Thank you for creating content like this...I'd love to keep seeing more of your videos!

[@annabaginova01]

That's great to know and more videos are definitely coming 😉

[@sherrienelson9620]

Just found your site. You ROCK !! Wonderful!! very clear and helpful tips. Looking forward to checking out more of your videos.

[@annabaginova01]

Yay!! Thank you for the nice comment 😊

[@sherrysuleyman6072]

Thank you for sharing these helpful tips.

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome!

[@wykoffvickie]

Your backs are genious. I love your videos. You are truly gifted. I so admire those that design their own pieces of macrame. I'm a big fan. I'll keep looking for more of your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@annabaginova01]

Thank you Vickie! That's such a nice comment 😊 I really appreciate it.

[@michellebouchard6539]

Using a paper towel holder for the yarn reel works too and it’s very easy

[@annabaginova01]

Absolutely!

[@PeeWee33772]

How very clever, the half hitch was genius. Very helpful, thank you.

[@yuririaharris1578]

Fantastic, the 3rd is great. Thank you.

[@annabaginova01]

Yes! I use that one all the time

[@Muffin916]

I have been interested in getting into this craft but didn't know where to start. I watched the video you did on choosing which cord to use and then this one. I like the way you present the tutorials and your voice is very calming. I have subscribed and am off to browse the cord choices and will be back for some lessons.

[@annabaginova01]

Thank you Jackie for the nice comment. I am so glad I helped you to get into this, it is a great hobby that I personally can't get enough of 😊

[@gloriaacosta2590]

I'm starting again after years of not creating anything (crocheting and knitting) I'm back baby! LOL love your explanation and method of demonstration. Thank you I'm so excited. Now to dig up my materials.

[@annabaginova01]

Welcome back!! 😁 I hope you will enjoy your newly re-discovered hobby!

[@carlavanwezel8847]

Thank you so much for these amazing tips! I am a new macrame'er(is that even the right term?) and am so happy that I found these tips. It all makes sense and I'm sure I'm going to be using the forever!

[@annabaginova01]

I'm so glad! As for the term I have no idea, I always say macrame artist...

[@jenniferfortier7348]

Omg! I love your tips. This is going to save me a lot of time. Thank you!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MariaRivera-gn5sj]

Thank you for all your tips. They are so helpful. Please keep teaching us.

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@suzralph3969]

Thanks for the hacks Uzliky, I love your videos, they are very well done and it shows your passion for the craft. My husband made me a roll holder similar to yours and it can fit 2 sizes of rolls as most of my stock, the hole is the same, but I have a few larger ones as well. You have some amazing designs and inspire me. 💜

[@annabaginova01]

Glad you like my designs and my videos! Oh yeah, it's good that you guys thought of that...

[@privateprivate7856]

Thank you for sharing. Very awesome tips.

[@annabaginova01]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rhiannonmanaute1149]

Thanks for the tips I was thinking that I was spending so much time on that knot so will definitely be trying this tip out!!

[@annabaginova01]

Oh yes, it can be a great time saver especially on those long cords…

[@cindyrobinson2618]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@annabaginova01]

You’re welcome 😊

[@janetgriffiths1534]

Great tips ,thank you sharing your advice !

[@annabaginova01]

You’re welcome 😊

[@reneebanbury7066]

The third tip was most exciting! Thank you!

[@annabaginova01]

You're so welcome!

[@MundaneKarma]

Wonderful. So very helpful. Thank you so much

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome!

[@kalpanakasetwar5486]

I love all your hacks...will start implementing it from now itself.

[@annabaginova01]

That's awesome!

[@eousemacrame2306]

That's very useful. Thank you

[@annabaginova01]

Glad you think so!

[@lilywibisono9093]

Great tips! Thank you for sharing.

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome!

[@louisesteyn8064]

Thanks for sharing!

[@debaunj]

Thanks so much Anna! The double half hitch hack is a total game changer. I'm just getting started in macrame. I've made hundreds of paracord projects so tying knots is not a new thing. I will say however, macrame is a different experience and skill set. Some of the skills apply but it's different. Your videos are so professionally produced and the content is most informative. Great job all around.

[@annabaginova01]

Thank you so much 🙂 I am always really happy to hear that people notice not just the projects but also the way I film, edit, etc. That's really interesting to know how the paracord experience compares to the macrame one, if you want to share more details or examples I would be curious to know what exactly the differences are.

[@sherrysuleyman6072]

Very helpful tips. Thank you for sharing 🥰

[@annabaginova01]

Glad it was helpful!

[@galaxeando]

This video was so useful, thank you so much!

[@annabaginova01]

I'm so glad!

[@tigrebonita]

Thanks a million . Again and again 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@annabaginova01]

Always welcome

[@shilparamakrishnappa6088]

Awesome!!Really it makes the whole process more fun!! Less tiring and gives the conclusion to our art faster!! Great tips.. Thank you

[@annabaginova01]

Exactly! It's all about making it more enjoyable 😊

[@DCB938]

Wow thank you for this. I have always dreaded doing a piece with lots of double Half hitch knots always considered them to be a royal pain in the tush. But this makes it so much easier. 😊

[@annabaginova01]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ahrycak]

I found this so helpful being a new macramer. Should be 4 tips….the tape on the ends to keep from fraying or coming apart I found a lifesaver. Thank you so much 😊

[@annabaginova01]

Oh yes, I do that one every time I am working with 3ply cords 😉

[@natalia3352]

Love it thank you for sharing the tips

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome!

[@bgrainger3477]

Loved this. You are a really good teacher. Thank you for sharing.

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome! Glad to hear you like the way I teach 😌

[@maritzavessey8226]

Wow! Awesome tips!! Thank you!!

[@annabaginova01]

You are most welcome 😊

[@susanapuerto9327]

Thank you very much for your tips!!!! And also for your videos they are beautiful and very well explained

[@annabaginova01]

I am very happy to hear that!

[@louisa6948]

Thank you so much...the last tip is pure GENIUS! 🤓

[@annabaginova01]

I agree 😁 I use it all the time and it helps soo much!

[@paulisialinka]

3rd tip is genius !!!! Love it, thank you. It saves time but also yout hands can get tired doing so much looping.

[@annabaginova01]

I’m glad you like it, I use it all the time and you’re absolutely right about saving your hands too!

[@patneumann2210]

Such great tips. Definitely a game changer. 💗

[@annabaginova01]

Glad to hear it was that helpful! 😊

[@Livindaybyday]

Wow, great tips! Thank you!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad you liked them!

[@davebustos3863]

Super enjoyed your hack tips, especially the third ne Wow! refering to your first hack. Something I like to do when I have to keep track of certain working and standing strands. When I go to my favorite tool store I get different colored electrical tape and use that to identify different cords. Thank you for your video.

[@annabaginova01]

Glad you liked that and thanks for sharing your tip as well!

[@katkatisattic1654]

Thank you for the amazing tips!

[@annabaginova01]

You're so welcome!

[@pamelawise1203]

Thanks for these tips!!

[@annabaginova01]

No problem!!

[@marjolynrasmussen9977]

Thank you. Using this in the workshop