DIY: MACRAME CACTUS | HOW TO MAKE A CACTUS | YARN CACTUS TUTORIAL ( step by step)

Hi guys, I'm so happy to share with you this quick tutorial for a macrame cactus! The one I made is fair sized, (13.5 inches tall!!), but you can make it any size you want, just experiment with different heights etc before you cut the rope.
Another option is instead of yarn, like I used, you can use different types and sizes of macrame cord, string, ribbon, etc to wrap this. Also, you can make it thicker or thinner by choosing the filler roe accordingly.
I chose not to use wire in making this, as I don't find it necessary, it holds great with glue. If you don't have a glue gun or strong fabric glue, you can sew these into place as well.
Here is exactly what I used to make this cactus:
- 13mm rope cut to 21 inches/53cm and another piece cut to 36 inches/92cm
- acrylic yarn to wrap it
- 1 wooden bead, 2cm, which I painted myself.
- knitting needle
- glue gun
MEASUREMENTS:
HEIGHT: 13.5inches/35cm From top of hanger to bottom of fringe.
WIDTH: 9inches/23cm.
Thank you for stopping by, and remember to always BE KIND!
Many blessings, Chasta xo

[@ateneavaldy]

Super cute!! I made mine with a thinner rope I had at home and a multicolored wool (grey, green & pale orange) I also had sitting in a drawer for years, it has turned out amazing! Thanks for the tuto!

[@soulfulnotions2648]

That’s awesome!!! I’m so happy to hear it. It’s just so great when you can create something with supplies you’ve had for years and weren’t getting used. Happy Holidays!❤️

[@jocelynpridham520]

Fantastic vid! I really like all the little pop up instructions that are so helpful. At one point, the music stopped while waiting for the glue to dry, for some reason, it gave me a great chuckle. You are a pro! Thanks so much ☺️

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Haha that’s awesome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, thanks so much for this nice comment!🙏🏼😊❤️

[@nikki9880]

I moved to AZ from OH last year so I am just thrilled to find this

[@soulfulnotions2648]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jenniehavens2076]

I love how easy you make it look thank you...

[@soulfulnotions2648]

My pleasure!

[@taniag4852]

You're videos are awesome. This cactus is gorgeous. Thanks for making tutorials that are so clear and easy to follow and you're so kind to share. I hope to make my cactus as lovely as yours. xo

[@soulfulnotions2648]

What a kind and wonderful comment to come and find! Thank you so much Tania, I really appreciate it and am so happy you enjoyed it!🙏🏼❤️

[@olivers333]

This is one of the sweetest things I’ve seen!

[@soulfulnotions2648]

That’s so kind, thank you!❤️💕🙏🏼😊

[@HopeCastle2000]

I love this. Now I have to find really big rope.

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Thanks so much Hope! I found this rope at a local craft store, I think Amazon may have some as well:)

[@socorromelo2783]

Minhas paixões nordestina ! Amo cactus ! Amo meu nordeste! Parabéns!

[@soulfulnotions2648]

😊❤️🌵

[@lisamalcolm6916]

Oh ok, I’ll have to go check those out . Thanks you 💕

[@nataliegoggans7659]

I am in love!! Can't wait to make one :)

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Have so much fun making it! ❤️

[@billiesharp4049]

Can it be any cuter??!! I love it!!! 🥰

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Aww you’re awesome! Thank you so much, I appreciate it and happy you like it:)

[@omamamustafa6757]

Wonderful, thanx for sharing

[@soulfulnotions2648]

My pleasure!

[@Artenti-manualidades]

Wow!!!! It's so cute and beautiful!!!!! 😍😍☺☺😘😘💖💖

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Thank you sooo very much 🙏🏼🌵❤️

[@tvangieesuclupe]

like 547👍Super bien aquí en tu bonito espacio❤❤❤Muchas Bendiciones✨✨✨✨👍

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Thank you so much!

[@savonne]

This is perfect i love it and I love cactus 🌵 ❤ 😍

[@soulfulnotions2648]

I’m so happy to hear it! ❤️😊🙏🏼

[@niviacristinaarts]

Muito lindo.Amo Macramé e tenho amado fazer novidades.

[@soulfulnotions2648]

😊🙏🏼😊🌵🌵

[@meriport6885]

Что тут восторженного ( в какой раз убеждаюсь, что наши люди самые аккуратные в представлении красоты. Куда столько клея? Его же видно!

[@Leoniexoxox]

This is such a cool idea!

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Thank you!!! I’m happy you like it! ❤️😊🙏🏼

[@Marloez82]

So cute! 🌵🥰

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Thank you!!😊😊🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@cindydolezal9362]

That’s the cutest thing ever. Just in time for my granddaughters birthday

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Aw thank you so very much! My 10 year old daughter saw this and claimed it for her room immediately!!! Thank you again for your kind words:) ❤️

[@zinazina6367]

Love it!! Also lefty crafter 😂😉

[@AZLV09]

love this! where is the music from?

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Thank you! The music is from KZbin Studio for creators. (We have to use the music from there for copyright reasons) ♥️

[@lisamalcolm6916]

SUPER Cute !! Thank you for this video , do you sell these on Etsy? 💕

[@soulfulnotions2648]

I think I have 2 available on Etsy already made!:)

[@adrianagallardo9579]

Hermoso.👍❤

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Thank u!

[@samarasaavedra4806]

hello, the work you do with your own hands is precious and admirable😍😍. Could you tell me the diameter of the macrame you use? And the type of rope that is the green cord?☺

[@CarvingFusion]

Beauty!

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Haha, thanks so much Jord! 😊

[@LIADsew]

❤️❤️❤️

[@soulfulnotions2648]

🙏🏼❤️😊

[@sanneoosterbeek]

Hi there, I love all the things you make and the detailed information you give!!! I was wondering if i would be able to sell the works i make from your videos? cause i made quite a few already and people are also asking to make some for them etc?

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Yes that’s totally fine! Thank you so much for asking, and thank you for your kind and encouraging words!🙏🏼

[@sachikadakia3273]

Wooww amazing

[@soulfulnotions2648]

thank you two much!!

[@DrikaAment]

Very cute! ^^

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Thank you!

[@GgMagical]

👍👍👍👍

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Thank you so much!❤️🙏🏼😊

[@samarasaavedra4806]

Hola es precioso el trabajo que realizas pero me pueden decir alguien en español el grosor del macrame que utilizas y el hilo verde que es lana o que es? Gracias es divino todo lo que haces

[@dalamrupa8947]

😍 cool

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Thank you!

[@al-lraqbaghdad5050]

Thanks.👍👍👍👍👌👌👏👏👏👏

[@soulfulnotions2648]

❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@marciaoliveira5293]

This is adorable! How much yarn did you use to wrap around the cord? I want to try this and want to make sure I have enough before starting. Thanks!

[@soulfulnotions2648]

It’s different for everyone because it cerise’s greatly depending on the thickness of your yarn, and the thickness of your filler cord. I don’t like to waste so I don’t pre cut for these, I just do it straight from the ball of yarn!

[@maistorbata]

beautiful thank you .What kind of glue do you use please ? thanks

[@soulfulnotions2648]

It’s a glue gun.

[@vanessagomes5852]

Muito fofo

[@soulfulnotions2648]

🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️ thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️

[@maricorreia6143]

😍😍😍

[@soulfulnotions2648]

❤️😊🙏🏼🌵

[@roseangel4377]

Hi, where can I buy this green cord. The colour is really cute

[@soulfulnotions2648]

This was an old yarn I had laying for YEARS! I have no idea what it is called and I’d taken the label off a very long time ago! Sorry I couldn’t be more help!❤️

[@kaitlynwarren1441]

Would this work with 6mm cords if you doubled it up?

[@soulfulnotions2648]

I think it would be just fine!:)

[@kaitlynwarren1441]

@@soulfulnotions2648 thank you:)

[@socorromelo2783]

🌵🌵🌵

[@soulfulnotions2648]

🙏🏼😊❤️🌵

[@adrianagallardo9579]

❤❤❤❤👍👍👏👏👏👏😚

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Thank you!

[@shreejankaranjit7755]

Where can you find that kind of glue?

[@soulfulnotions2648]

It’s a glue gun. Everywhere has them, craft, dollar stores, Walmart, even grocery stores.

[@MrHana90]

Can I use cotton yarn?

[@soulfulnotions2648]

Yup for sure!