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Macrame isn’t just for wall hangings. These Free Macrame Insects Patterns let you make butterflies, bees, and more to decorate your home.
Nothing beats macrame when it comes to decorating your home. It offers good variety with a superior finish compared to other crafts. So, why stick to the usual decor pieces when you can knot something different with these free patterns? This list has everything from bees to spiders, so pick your favorite and start crafting right away.
Macrame Insects Free Patterns
1. DIY Macrame Centipede
Macrame Adventure is the one behind this horrifying centipede. The segmented body, tiny legs, and long antennae make it look like the real thing. So, without a second thought, check out the linked tutorial and knot one right away.
2. Knotted 3D Bee
Are you a beginner crafter looking to make a 3-dimensional table and shelf decor? Try crafting this cute bee with lovely minute details. No worries, you don’t need many supplies. Just follow MeasureMacrame‘s written blog for getting a clear idea.
3. Macrame Butterfly Free Pattern
Did you know you can make this lovely butterfly with a 3mm single-strand cord? Sounds unbelievable, right? Check out this project, and you’ll see why it’s worth trying. One thing to keep in mind: it’s ‘members-only’ content by Ilona Terra, so you’ll need to buy a subscription first.
4. Macrame Insects
One of the great things about macrame projects is that you don’t need a lot of supplies to create a design. Sometimes, just one or two items are enough. For instance, Sasha created this insect pattern using only a single cotton rope of 1 meter.
5. Macrame Colorful Butterflies
Butterflies are back on our list. But what makes this project so special? You can create it using soft pastels, bold summer colors, or a variety of different shades. That means it isn’t limited to a single color. The best part? Once finished, you can use them to decorate walls, gifts, garlands, and bags. Kudos to Debbie Chapman for such an amazing creation.
6. DIY Knotted Dragonfly
Seeing this macrame dragonfly will surely remind your children of the colorful Scooby crafts they take to school. Its rounded folds and pink & green textured look make it an eye-catching accessory. Meons is behind this project.
7. Macrame Dragonfly Bag Charm
Meons’ project ensures there won’t be a shortage of dragonfly patterns on the list. This project makes for a very attractive decorative piece. It is perfect for a fridge magnet, keychain, or bag charm.