Beginner's Guide: Choosing Macrame Cord

[@doramather4729]

I just found your video on Madame, I used do hanging plant Madame in the 1970 but I have not done any in over 50 years. You refresh my memory on different knots. Thank you. You do a very good job on your instructions and I like your closeup shots.

[@roxannecox7861]

Great information and your makeup is flawless!

[@AkemiAyur]

Beautifully covered. I am completely new so I appreciate how comprehensive you were. I have some single strand rope left over from a project to practice with. Thank you

[@rlewis36]

This was so incredibly helpful! I can't thank you enough. I always felt like I was automatically wrong no matter what rope I considered buying. This was really comprehensive and helpful, thank you so much.

[@CalledForSuchA7imeAs7his]

Subscribed within the first 10 seconds. Great high energy!

[@traceydumase]

I love your accent ❤️ Gonna go pick up material in a little bit and I need to be sure about what I'm getting myself into

[@krissymatica2772]

Very informative! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain all this. You are so cute an spunky!!! Im gonna attempt to make a feather wall hanging! Lol

[@PjMcneely]

tfs. I did macrame back in the 70's & 80' s. You've got me all excited about doing it again. I'm gonna do a curtain for my dining room. Trying to decide which knots I want to use & if I want 1 panel or 2. lol. Thx for the indoor. I've downloaded most, if not all, of you Tut's. You're fun to watch & listen too. Keep up the great work.

[@mtndweller55]

Ok.. So i am here for the macrame tips... But can i just take a second to ask about your eye makeup?! 🔥👀😍 do you do makeup videos? I would love to know which eyeshadow you used for this! Looks beautiful on you!

[@pennyfraney8863]

I was thinking the same thing re: your makeup

[@samanthagrace8575]

Me too! Her eyeshadow looks so pretty

[@anitasmith3063]

Just found your channel and you are awesome. I learned this stuff over 40 years ago and forgot, but you helped me a lot!! thanks so much!! Great job you are doing..

[@lstanley5780]

Oh my goodness, you just taught me so much in this video and kept me entertained the whole time as well. You’re funny.

[@rebeccalindner2820]

Thank you!! I’m just getting started with macrame and I wanted to make a wall hanging with a plate my friend made...i always wanna start with the most difficult thing, I swear. I have no idea where to start but thanks for helping me think about which rope to buy!

[@chameleonsandcaramel5979]

😂😂 So relate to that “always wanna start with the most difficult thing, I swear”! 😂😂😂 SO me!

[@emiliana1767]

Im from germany and your southern accent is soooo amazing, i love the way you talk!! And of course the info on the macrame rope is very helpful lol 😉👍

[@22dolxxxphin22]

I'm not german, but I live in Germany :). I think I want to learn how to do macrame plant hangers... where do you buy the rope?

[@emiliana1767]

@@22dolxxxphin22 Amazon 😉👍

[@caritorres7980]

Love this! Just what I needed to get started on my own projects, beyond kits I have purchased. Thanks!

[@sandraglover2681]

Oh you are a JOY to watch & being a sister southern gal ( Tennessee) I subscribed to your channel! Thanks for getting me on the right road of where to start with what ropes would be best. I'm gonna try to get busy & create gifts for 2020 Christmas! You are too stinkin cute!

[@ChelseaSadler]

thank you!! Lol, if you have an Instagram, send me a picture of what you end up making! :) I'd love to see them! @chelseaksadler is my insta :)

[@brniwilliams]

Thank you Chelsea! I’ve been wanting to buy cord but, I never knew exactly what to buy. So helpful 😊

[@SwatiSingh-rz1bi]

So which cord did you actually liked ?

[@brniwilliams]

Swati Singh I ended up starting with the braided cord. But since then I’ve used each kind for different types of projects

[@sweetsara8444]

Thanks for the clear info regarding all the different types of cord!

[@emilykopf7966]

You have such a cute personality and you got right into the meat of this video! No fanfare or bullshit. Love it. Thanks!

[@shirleycunningham7536]

Have you ever used strips of jersey knit? If so, how do you attach them to each other to make longer strips?

[@staceykersting705]

Jute (aka sisal) is the same thing as hemp. It does come in softer cord. Around here (Oregon) it's used a lot for necklaces, ankle bracelets, etc.

[@JERZEE847]

For a very beginner, as I am, this was a amazingly helpful video, so Thank you so very much for this!

[@actualangel5133]

Wish you had shown some rope samples too...to point out the major differences between the types of cords & their width... also what type of cord is suitable for small items like wall hanging and curtains

[@barbarasadler3015]

Great info for someone just starting out like me. It's July and I'm committed to doing some sort of wall hangings for my Christmas gifts this year... so I'm starting now! I watched several of your videos before I noticed your name... I'm a Sadler too! I live in PA.

[@lorihood6697]

Adorable & very enjoyable to watch & listen to, I made it threw to the end which folks voices usually cause me to cut short videos lol so kudos girl, thx so much for your info & delivery 😊👍

[@butterflz73]

What should I use for feathers, single strain 3mm or 5mm ? Thank you!

[@tammylapointe3503]

U r a sweetie😁 I'm a beginner and you give me confidence in "knoting".Ty 🦄

[@gmakoch3260]

How do you figure how long your chords need to be for the desired size of the finished project? Project size - 3 feet finished, how long working cords do I need?

[@LadiiieS]

Hi do you have any macrame tutorials with beads incorporated into it? I want to make a macrame curtain/door but I want to use beads. Just found your channel and i think the macrame you make is beautiful.

[@staceykersting705]

That was my first thought,too. I'd like to make a curtain for my closet door. I was making very simple plant hangers, then looked online. Now I want macrame EVERYTHING! Now making a white wall hanging for my bedroom. I also want to make a hemp, aka jute, one for my bathroom.

[@mariaford5001]

Thanks so much you get to the point very well! Taught me a lot!

[@jessicamilburn5585]

I seen someone using tee shirt yarn and it looked amazing

[@brielfaircloth405]

This was so helpful! I'm just getting started with macrame and was wondering what would work best! Thank you! 💖

[@veryangibson9365]

Chelsea, I love your videos, I am from the UK and love your accent. For me it’s cotton all the way but as a newbie macrame.er I find this very helpful .

[@danaroberts1710]

Hey ROLLLLL TIDE !! I love your work and I’m just getting started. You are such a big help and have a great personality along with it !!! Thanks so very much... Dana

[@KJABurch]

Hey Girl! I’m trying to find out what is the best cord to work with for outdoor plant hangers. I need something that is going to withstand the weather conditions. I just want to feel confident in a product when I sell it. It would drive me insane to sell a piece and not know whether it’s actually going to work outside or not. I’ve purchased a few things from Amazon but ended up returning it because I wasn’t happy with the plastic feel to the cord, or the stiffness of the cord. I need help! Lol

[@indirarao5168]

Hi, can i use 5 mm cotton cord for macramé plant hangera?

[@carpaed4828]

Rattan rope is OK for hanging plants?

[@allisonsutherland7886]

I was looking to start macrame and picking out the rope I find is the hardest part. I was looking for more help with the difference between the thicknesses of the rope. Could you use any thickness for any project?

[@michellecadinha8369]

Thank you so much for this video! I am a beginner and was wondering about this topic.

[@viviensanchez2037]

Omg I love your videos! I am not a very creative person and decided to take up a hobby and macrame was my choice. Starting small with mini project. Right now I upgraded (baby steps lol) to a yoga matt strap but I think I got the wrong rope for the project. I got the polyester but I’m doing a simple square knot and the whole thing keeps twisting. I doubled check and I am definitely not doing a 1/2 square. Do you have suggestions on what type of rope I should use for this project? Also, how you said when you first started you were clueless...That me? How do you go about finding “patterns” or instructions on how to make larger projects?

[@fantasankoh1616]

You can use a crochet yarn, right?

[@nidhiverma7574]

Beautifully explained “”beautiful “

[@laurenhannum1280]

Thank you for your help! Would you recommend using a maybe braided or three strand cord for the structure of the piece and then adding the single strand at the bottom for the fringe?

[@sbarron20]

Hi! Just got into macrame and this video is super helpful. I'm buying my cord online right now so I don't see the cord until it comes to me and I am a little disappointed in the quality. Do you have a preferred brand of 3mm 3-strand rope or do you have recommendations on aging the rope? I bought some yellow cord and it's really shiny and bright (like it's better used for tying your mattress to the roof on your car).

[@juliebennett617]

Thank you Chelsea you are a wonderful teacher, please come back to Aussie I would love to meet you and talk macramé xoxox

[@OddWeird461]

I wish I’d seen this a few days ago 😩! I ordered some very soft cotton rope on Amazon that is harder for me to work with since it’s so soft and I’m a newbie. Since I keep doing the knots over, it ends up coming apart on me. I hadn’t even considered the fact that I could unravel it on the ends when I’m done, so that’s cute. This is very informative and helpful, thank you so much.

[@robynmye3506]

Thankyou Chelsea. Can you please show me how to make a macrame seahorse?

[@valletb1979]

Hi! I have a question? I want to make macrame fringe earrings. What cord what you recommend? TIA!❤️

[@donavancooper3065]

I love this video! A friend of mine has started doing this and it got me very interested and your videos have really made me want to this the only thing is that as a visual learner I would love to see pics of what each different rope/cord looks like and different styles so I can totally understand everything but mainly just this video the other ones are great!

[@janicewhitlock3766]

Perfect! Just what I was looking for. Great explanation.

[@bethtoney9807]

I wanted to hear more about paracord. I’ve heard it does better for outdoor projects, but I was wondering if the knot would stay knotted and if it is hard to work with?

[@ChelseaSadler]

It stays knotted! It does work better for outdoor projects, and it's just as easy to work with! The only thing is the appearance of it, it's going to look like paracord. You can use it for wall hangings or decorative pieces, of course, but I've just never found a color I'd want to work with. I was going to find some and make a chair out of it!

[@RosieBean76]

Hi!! I'm a beginner beginner lol and bought some 4mm cotton cording (single cord) to learn with. I found a pattern I wanted to make but it called for 3.5mm cord. I wanted to use what I had just purchased but now halfway through the pattern, I'm running out of cord and see I won't have enough to finish it. Is that because I'm using a thicker cord? What advice do u have if you have to substitute cording, when following a pattern? Thank you so much for your help!! 😊😊

[@loulu85]

Thanks for sharing! Also, love your eyeshadow colors!

[@barbra429]

I'm just starting to learn how to macrame and I went and bought some supplies. I haven't figured out how to hang the dowel or stick. Do I have to buy some type of hook and make holes in my wall, I'm hoping to avoid this. I'd appreciate suggestions please.

[@sianrowell1661]

Your vids are allways the most helpfull and the easiest to watch!! Thanks youuuu x

[@ratnaveeraraghavan4057]

Am very fascinating after seeing macrome design I want to learn. You looking so gorgeous and owsam.👍🌼🌺💖

[@CaLynn123]

Chelsea, where do you buy your single strand macrame rope online??

[@sarahallred6421]

Oh girl your a hoot I just adore you ❤️

[@VeggieMight4Life]

Thank you very much! You explained everything so so well. I'm wanting to do some projects like this bit like u had no idea what to do. Lol. So thank you. I love you fun positive personality and your so beautiful as well. I don't really wear make up but, your simply radiant! God bless you!💖

[@wisewillow5731]

Thanks so much for this helpful info ❤️

[@kimmcaulay-ellis4985]

Thanks for the video... I'm just starting out and this really helps

[@michellenash6802]

I don't understand the sizes of the rope size, esp when my only option is ordering online. So THAT would be helpful!

[@andrea.dandelion]

I really really love your accent! I wish I talked like that :)

[@lolarennt]

I’ve had some luck finding rope at the hardware store too.

[@Shyreeta21]

I always go to Michaels & AC Moore.....forgot to check Hobby Lobby. I’m the same with online ordering so I’m glad to hear I can get it in store. T4S!

[@hellomehi6692]

SO HELPFUL!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!👍👍

[@crazyauntcc9491]

Hey thanks gurl! I have decided to give this a try I have tons of $$ in Amazon GCards that I have been saving to get some stuff so I decided to make my niece a wall pc for Christmas & my mama just had her master ste Reno finished I thought I’d make her a pc as well for Christmas! I’m disabled so I have lots of time but very little $$ to put into gifts, I figured this would be something they could have that I made for after I’m gone which I know given my health may not be long thanks so much for ur help and for sharing your wonderful beautiful gift with all of us here on KZbin & social media! I hope u continue to do so as you brighten many days. Have a blessed day💗 & a wonderful thanksgiving too!🦃

[@karicruzzin4685]

Hello for the first cord from hobby lobby did u say $80

[@kirstyprice5536]

This was soooooo helpful, thank you!

[@ashleynbradshaw]

What is the name of the cord with the colored fray ends? I’m in love with that but can’t find it anywhere!

[@reneurbanovich637]

Can you give the actual size that's the best for the wall hanging? 2 "? what size do you recommend? We don't care about the fringe...

[@cheganda123]

Hayieeee..do u have any idea what type.of cord or size od cord i need to buy in making a bag?

[@jayelynne2374]

Thanks so much for this super helpful vid! I love ur energy new subbie💕

[@wlkeene]

Have you used hemp cord? Seems expensive and a little similar to the jute cord. I want to try making a plant hanger (first time) and all I have locally is Walmart. So it’s Jute cord or probably clothes line or twine

[@emilywelsh5447]

Could you link me to a tutorial using 3mm cotton rope? That’s the twisty kind right? Haha

[@DragonflyLadyNB]

Hi Chelsea. My question is how do I know how long to cut each strand in order to have enough to do my project without having to add rope? By the way, well explained, thank you!

[@lizbee726]

I'm afraid to say but there is no exact way of determining how much cord you will need for your project. Some people advise cutting the lengths of cord 4 times longer than the finished length of the project. Maybe 3 might do it but it depends on the pattern ( amount of knots) some patterns use less, some use more. It also depends on the thickness of the cord you are using. Check the lengths suggested in many of the macrame projects on KZbin for a good guide. Good luck! 😂👍🙏

[@thebyrd7850]

Thank you very much Mrs. Sadler. I'm not even a beginner Yet. Thank you for this info. BTW, I looooove your accent, pretty woman. Thank you for this video. Keep 'em comin'. God Bless. ;)

[@helenai13]

Congratulations for your videos, your tutorials are very clear and easy to follow. I love your work, you are indeed very talented and make beautiful and unusual pieces of art! I live in Europe but am finding it very difficult to get the material I need for my project. The best option seems to be online though it is very tricky to order something I haven't seen live. Have you ever ordered on Amazon a cord whose reference you would recommend? I want a soft, not too thick and natural rope that doesn't unravel easily, though I may make fringes. Also, for a 1m wide x 0.40m long, how much would you suggest? Thanks in advance and keep up your excellent work!

[@angelica7543]

I have a question. On the bigger pieces. How do you clean them? Is it possible to have them cleaned without destroying the whole piece? (I was thinking about maybe making some macrame "curtains")

[@soluiz]

Important question

[@nemamee5397]

I think you should clean it by your hands not in washing machine

[@MaribelGarcia]

I think you did awesome job! Love your video! Keep up the job

[@ChelseaSadler]

Thank you!! :)

[@laurikakleb4605]

Thank you, your channel is so helpful and you are soooo beautiful!

[@playstsv]

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[@singingtick]

I want to make a plant holder for a Boston fern. What rope or cord would you recommend?

[@sweetnessbby05]

Thank you! Your video was SUPER helpful!!!

[@vella8650]

You look like Seda from Love Me As I Am❤️!

[@yungban0810]

Where do you get the single rope?

[@thechickincharge1073]

Thank you SO much! I needed this info! ❤️

[@treciacolemanbellamy4933]

You are adorable!

[@kadiryusof2348]

i think i am in love. I am experimenting with paracord to make bracelets. 2mm jute rope i bought to make friendship band and it seems difficult. what kind of pieces do you usually do and do you make them for sale? and how do you sell them, is it custom made, upon requests?

[@mischeifblandmazing6054]

what is the best book to buy about Macrame?

[@EmStella]

Hey Chelsea, I appreciate you making this video. I also love your Bama hat. Where did you get it? Roll tide!

[@marielaloza275]

Where are you buy

[@eelybeely]

Hey hey lovely...thank you for informative videos :) My biggest question is working out lengths!!! I have been told to allow 13cm per knot, thats alot of math! lol and I end up wasting soo much rope, it almost makes me cry... any tips?

[@tammyalexander8733]

Thank you so much that was much needed informationand has helped me no end. You did well girl :-))

[@dssouthern]

I prefer the 3/16 cotton rope and 3mm cotton twine rope. I've done the Walmart rope. I also prefer the 7mm braided chunky yarn. I haven't tried the single strand rope yet. I'm still debating. I like making fringes.

[@ChelseaSadler]

The single strand fringes so beautifully! :)

[@dssouthern]

Chelsea Sadler I know. I'm just wondering how strong it is and it being weather resistant.

[@vickilincoln3194]

This was great! Thank you! It would've of been nice if you could have shown examples of your work in the different types of rope.

[@ChelseaSadler]

Vicki Lincoln I did! After each one I showed a piece I had made! ☺️

[@vickilincoln3194]

Ooops, my bad! I confused your video with someone else! Again, beautiful work!

[@Danceswithwolves79]

Do you sell custom macrames?

[@butternoss3565]

Fantastic!!!!!!!

[@kellyking234]

The macrame rope on amazon is that good?

[@neehadareddy388]

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[@mallymakings2853]

Thank You, Sweetheart. I’m very happy you did this video, very helpful. I’m currently working with kitchen twine. 😊 You know, I’d love to go to America, just to meet you and have afternoon tea, You’re just a beautiful, genuine, funny person. I adore You, Chelsea. Take care, Beautiful Lady. Much love to you as always. xxx

[@ChelseaSadler]

Kitchen twine is the best! Lol, that's what I've been working with lately! :) America's waiting!! Come on over! Lol :)

[@mallymakings2853]

Chelsea Sadler One day I shall return! I’ve been lucky enough to visit Georgia, North and South Carolina, Chicago, NY. My heart aches to come back! Hopefully, one day you’ll be able to come and visit us. You’d be most welcome to come and stay here! Xx

[@bubblebite]

Thank you! You're right, it is hard to find info on macrame! I feel like we should be friends, come over for wine! 😅 Love your makeup too

[@jansimpson2208]

I saw this,on television+would love to give it,a try!I would love,to try this,is it cheap/expensive?Thanks,in advance?