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

[@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.

[@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

[@8bitbumps]

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

[@feb6135]

😊

[@sajanasatheesh7899]

I use my kitchen towel stand for the first one ... All awesome tips .. The 3rd one was a jaw drop ... Wow ..Thank you somuch

[@annabaginova01]

Most welcome 😊

[@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!

[@AnaJulia-bu5qi]

The 1st and the 3rd made REALLY happy LOL. Thanks SO MUCH for sharing!!! Love youuu

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😉

[@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! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lisap5615]

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

[@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 😉

[@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!

[@lisawimberly4429]

Thank you so much for these tips! I am brand-new at doing macrame-in fact, I am about to start my first macrame panel. I have been doing a number of types of crafts (quilting, knitting, crocheting, etc.) for the past 53 years, so it’s time to start something new. They say, “Don’t work harder; work smarter!” I feel like that’s what you are helping us to do. I have no one to make me a cord spool holder, for cutting the lengths of cord, but I wonder if a standing paper towel holder would serve the same purpose. I hope that’s a tip maybe someone else can latch onto. 😊

[@emmasurf8768]

I was using a standing one but it's easy to tip over. I found a paper towel holder that has a magnetic back that's meant to fit on the refrigerator and in using they. As long as you have something metal for it to click onto(like a cabinet or desk) you can use it anywhere.

[@catsthinkoutsidethebox]

Use a thin springtype rod (without the rubber ends), or dry stick (without bark) to run through your cord, tie the ends of your rod/stick securely to a towel rack, bakers rack, clothes rack..

[@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 😊

[@lazaraoviedoherrera3426]

He quedado asombrada, aprendiendo con su video. MUY util, muy bueno. Realmente explicas con mucha claridad. Creo que voy a seguir todos tus videos. Soy principiante, pero me he enamorado del macramé. Muchas gracias. Thank you!!!!!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad to have another macrame fan in the world 😊 I am always really happy to hear that my videos are helpful and inspiring for others so thank you for the comment 😉

[@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 😊

[@mahaskills]

Hi… I am Awestruck the way you the double half hitch knot…. This trick makes it very easy and time saving and we need not pull the thread all way down… Superb… you are a wonder teacher..🥰🌷

[@annabaginova01]

Oh thank you 😊 it certainly is an extremely useful trick to know!

[@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 😊

[@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 😉

[@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!

[@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 😊

[@beverleymarshall9140]

Thank you so much, I am going to be doing a wall hanging above my bed. This was so useful. As I am re doing our bedroom.

[@annabaginova01]

Wonderful! Have you done that project yet?

[@Imhandyshescute]

Totally using the time-saving method and will give you credit in my video. Thanks for sharing this, and your Dad is very creative.

[@annabaginova01]

Awesome, thank you!

[@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 :)

[@sandratehrani1480]

Lovely tips thanks for sharing it. Especially the double hitch knot.

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome!

[@twopencilartacademy]

Beautiful very nice........

[@annabaginova01]

thanks 😊

[@rlw4646]

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

[@annabaginova01]

Happy to help!

[@varshapathare3890]

Grrrrreeeeaaaattttttt.....simply great. The 3rd one is out of box thinking ,

[@annabaginova01]

Well I can't take credit for inventing it but I am always happy to share the tips I learn along the way...

[@gailkellum832]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing! I like your teaching style and videos.

[@annabaginova01]

Great to know 🙂

[@beatieswanepoel3004]

This was really interesting. I have only recently started doing macrame at age 73 and enjoying it very much. Only done plant hangers so far. Will try a wallhanging soon. ❤

[@annabaginova01]

Go for it and I hope you’ll have fun making one 😊

[@zalialyon1853]

Super clever..really liked the last one..thanks for sharing n i will share you on my social media

[@annabaginova01]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@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 😊

[@itsamysticlife3500]

In fiber arts, we call that holder a Lazy Kate. It holds spools and bobbins really well. Easy DIY ones can be made with a knitting needle or dowel pushed through holes in the sides of a cardboard box. Love the knotting tip. It'll definitely make things faster and more efficient.

[@marilynsinclair8877]

Loved your tips. It will cut my time in half...Thanks

[@annabaginova01]

I hope it will! All those tips are really great time savers...

[@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 😉

[@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 😉

[@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!

[@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 😊

[@dianenegronflores1531]

Ni se imagina cuantas veces busque este video😃 Es de mucha utilidad, ya aprendí hacerlo. Muchas gracias!!

[@annabaginova01]

That'a awesome! I am really glad it was what you were looking for 😉

[@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…

[@marisa1637]

These actually blew my mind baha. Usually hacks are not really that novel but these are genuinely SO GOOD. Thank you for sharing! These are ingenious!

[@annabaginova01]

I am so glad you think so!

[@tonyaharmon1383]

I'm New, Just Studying & Learning. I'm going to be able to follow you because you're such a good teacher! I'm Recovering from hand surgery now. I can't wait to heal so I can start! Thanks For Sharing Your Tips & Knowledge!

[@annabaginova01]

Thank you and good luck with your recovery!

[@tonyaharmon1383]

@@annabaginova01 Thank You!!

[@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!

[@christinbeach6922]

You are a genius!!! Thanks for the great tips. I would love to see a video of you using a metal form with one of your projects.

[@annabaginova01]

Glad I could help! So what would I use the metal form for in the project?

[@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...

[@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 😉

[@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 🙂

[@leesakrall6592]

Thank you! I'm new to macrame and trying to soak up as much as possible. ☺🖐

[@annabaginova01]

You're welcome and have fun with this new hobby!

[@MaryJohnson777]

You make the double half hitch trick look pretty easy! I’ll bet I can mess it up. 😄 Looks like it will take some practice.🙃😍

[@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!

[@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!

[@darinakalinova2180]

Wait a minute, your creative name is actually spot on with your hobby. Greetings from Utrecht 🤗

[@annabaginova01]

Yes it is! It was very much on purpose 😉

[@deliachitts1964]

Wow 😮thank you for sharing will be practicing this last knot 😊 impressive ❤

[@annabaginova01]

You’re welcome 😊

[@VinnyTelles]

HOLY!!!! I despise double half knots and you just made me fall in love

[@annabaginova01]

That's awesome to hear! 😄

[@sabrinacraft9282]

Hello dear, thank you so much for those brillant and helpful tips.

[@annabaginova01]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barbaradowell6218]

You are a genius! My orders have increased, and you’re going to save me a lot of time! Time is money!Thanks!

[@annabaginova01]

That’s great! Good luck with your business 😉

[@texasgemtree]

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

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@aprilmuldoon6190]

Girl! #3 is GENIUS! 🤯 Thank you so much for sharing, you're an angel! 😇

[@annabaginova01]

You're welcome April :) I love that little trick and I'm so happy to see so many of you that find it useful.

[@aprillynn514]

I wanted to send you a pic of what I made using your #3 tip but idk how to on here. You literally safe me hours and my sanity! 🤗

[@annabaginova01]

Sorry, just saw your comment now. You can send me a picture on Instagram if you have an account there 😉

[@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!

[@PeeWee33772]

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

[@mistygarrison5569]

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

[@annabaginova01]

So glad to hear that!

[@jenniferfortier7348]

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

[@annabaginova01]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jenniferpeeler346]

Wow! AWESOME video with great tips! Great job explaining! Can't wait to try this!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad you liked my tips 🙂

[@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 😊

[@kalpanakasetwar5486]

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

[@annabaginova01]

That's awesome!

[@busterskid]

Double half hitch knots you scare me no more I am going to tackle this hack. Thank you so much for sharing that was great.

[@annabaginova01]

YESSS! Love this comment 😄

[@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...

[@suprithaappu1882]

Definitely Iam gone use these tricks to faster my work. Especially 3rd one really helps everyone. Thank you so much I love you. Give more tips like this.

[@annabaginova01]

So glad! I try to give tips here and there in all my videos so I hope you will find those useful as well 🙂

[@rlrieth]

Your BEST tip is the double half hitch hack! I will be using this one on my present project that has a ton of these knots! And I’m going to commission my husband to make that roll holder! I’ll leave it to him to come up with a version (he’s very inventive). Thank you for this video!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad I could help! How did your project turn out? And has your husband made you that roll holder yet?

[@bessycuellar3167]

Fabulous, this is knot that takes me forever. Muchas Gracias

[@annabaginova01]

Hopefully this will save you some time then...

[@shereneliscom6736]

Thank you for sharing your tips, as a beginner i find them very helpful -!!!

[@annabaginova01]

That's really good to hear!

[@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!

[@sarahbahr1273]

Omg yesss! This will make much simpler work for me! Thank you. 🤗

[@annabaginova01]

You're very welcome!

[@susansmart7314]

Fabulous tips! Will get hubby to make me a spool holder.😊

[@annabaginova01]

Yes! Let's get him involved! 😁

[@archanaganga9600]

God bless u ....these are definitely the most time saving tips and tricks. . thankq

[@annabaginova01]

Happy to help!

[@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 😊

[@northcoastize]

Absolutely brilliant! Especially No3! Thank you very much!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad you like it!

[@rhonda9873]

Am a newbie at macrame and this hack is a time saver!😊A BIG Thank you 👈👍🤗

[@kristymaloy5292]

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

[@sherrysuleyman6072]

Very helpful tips. Thank you for sharing 🥰

[@annabaginova01]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jnmhpersad7260]

Hi, these tips are really wonderful, I'm definitely glad I saw the third tip, the 2nd I already knew from trial looool. God bless you for sharing, not everyone like to give secrets or share some experiences. This is my first time seeing your tutorial, definitely going to subscribe just because of your sharing with us your viewers, God's blessings on all your projects and tutorials x

[@annabaginova01]

Oh thank you! I don't always share every single step of the project or my tips but it's usually because of timing (the videos tend to get very long if I talk too much :D) or I just think that many of you are more advanced and I don't want to get boring or too repetitive. But I would never try to keep "secrets" for myself, that's no fun. I love to be helpful and I really appreciate all of you guys commenting, especially with this tip it seems that it has helped a lot of people already :)

[@mariadapazdossantos4797]

Gostei muito das dicas

[@ginaoberste6367]

Number three is ingenious! What a breakthrough! You’re a lifesaver!!! Thank you!!!

[@21_f_aus]

I'll be taking these tips on board when I start macrame, I'm been doing macrame without even realising it for somethings 😅

[@fp9932]

Amazing!! Thanks a lot for sharing these tips!!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad you like them!

[@marymcgill3724]

100% convinced you are a genius, can’t wait to try the third trick. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@annabaginova01]

😄 Well I didn't invent it so not that much of a genius, but I am glad you like it 😉

[@MundaneKarma]

Wonderful. So very helpful. Thank you so much

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome!

[@wildlifeheather]

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

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome!

[@tracylockhart262]

That was really good Double half hitch is a killer but you've just simplified it Amazing Thank you

[@marinaquillin5911]

These are AMAZING! Thanks for sharing!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad you like them!

[@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 😊

[@DCB938]

I love your great tutorials they are very helpful. I have a problem closing my purses. Any chance you could make a video on how to close them without any fringes hanging from the bottom? PLEASE

[@annabaginova01]

Thank you Dorris! I have never done a purse before so I would have to learn that one myself first, sorry that I can't be of more help right now...

[@GoyoMerkier]

LOVE THE DOUBLE HITCH HACK THAT WILL SAVE ME A LOT OF TIME. THANK YOU

[@annabaginova01]

It is my favorite too! 😊 I use it all the time

[@TheDunroaminfarm]

Omg three is absolutely brilliant. I’m so glad I saw this before I started my project thanx

[@annabaginova01]

Glad it was a good tip! 😊

[@MariaRivera-gn5sj]

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

[@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.

[@betzaberojasmena7237]

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

[@annabaginova01]

Glad you like them! 😊

[@privateprivate7856]

Thank you for sharing. Very awesome tips.

[@annabaginova01]

Glad it was helpful!

[@helenevans8113]

Will definitely be using these brilliant hacks, thank you 💕

[@annabaginova01]

You're so welcome!

[@milnovecientosparaguay8417]

Gracias! Excelentes datos! Dios te bendiga por compartir!

[@annabaginova01]

Glad you liked it 🙂

[@joleenbreidenthal7819]

Thank you for sharing your experience ❤ You are Amazing 👏

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome 😊