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These Macrame Free Patterns turn cotton ropes into Pixelated ghosts, ducks, octopuses, and more! How? Read along!
Pixel art isn’t just for screens. It looks just as good when it’s knotted from cord. This collection gives you a wide range of home decor that can be made quickly before the festival ends. So, pick a favorite design below and start knotting today.
Pixel Macrame Free Patterns
1. Knotted Cat Pixel Wall Hanging
Everyone uses wall hangings, but macrame has something special—take this cat pattern, for instance. Its clean texture and theme mean even a beginner can create something that looks like a professional’s work. You can easily make it using the lark’s head, double overhand knot, and vertical double half hitch. And if you run into any trouble, Simply Inspired‘s tutorial will be there to help you out.
2. Pixel Macrame Ghost Wall Hanging
How about this ghost wall hanging for Halloween? If you like it, try making one by following the tutorial on Crystal’s blog. You will need 4mm twisted cotton macrame rope, 3mm cotton macrame string, a 3/4″ wooden dowel, glue, and scissors. Follow the tutorial to put it all together.
3. 90’s Whimsy Goth-Inspired Wall Display
You can bring home a feel of 90s nostalgia with this ‘whimsy goth’-inspired wall hanging. It features a cute crescent moon, complete with a smiling face and pink cheeks. Hang it on a wall in your lobby, and it’s sure to catch everyone’s eye. Thanks to Simply Inspired!
4. Pixelated Swan Tapestry Wall Hanging for Beginners
Are you a quilter who also happens to be an animal lover? If so, you absolutely shouldn’t miss this pattern. This duck is sure to catch your eye! To create it, cords are looped onto a wooden dowel or stick, and then various knots are used to form patterns and designs. This boho-style wall hanging is a great way to give your home an aesthetic look. Kudos to Simply Inspired.
5. Octopus Pixel Wall Decor
We’ve also kept sea-life enthusiasts in mind with this list! This pixel-art octopus is sure to impress anyone. Simply Inspired created it using a 3.35mm single-strand cotton rope with a medium worsted-weight yarn. And the good news is, making it yourself isn’t rocket science at all! Just click the tutorial link and get started.
6. DIY Mushroom Pixel Wall Hanging
This mushroom wall hanging definitely deserves a spot in your dining room or kitchen. After all, the design looks incredibly realistic! The orange-colored mushrooms, surrounded by grass, make it an excellent wall-hanging decor piece. It would also make a fantastic gift! Simply Inspired‘s visual guide explains exactly how to create it, so be sure to check it out.
7. Ghost Pixel Wall Hanging
You certainly won’t be short on Halloween decor ideas—this little ghost has made sure of that! Created using pixel macrame, this project uses 3.35mm single-strand cotton rope and medium worsted-weight yarn. There are a few other technical details you’ll need to know, which you can only get by following Simply Inspired‘s tutorial. So click the link now!
8. Macrame Pixel Art Snoopy/Cách
We all know how much children love Snoopy. So, why not create this macrame art piece for them? If you hang it in their room, they’re sure to be delighted when they see it! Sounds like a fun idea? Then go ahead and make it by following Tinango‘s visual guide.
9. Seahorse Pixel Wall Hanging
So, you’ve finally found the seahorse project you’ve been looking for for quite some time! You can easily make one yourself using cyan, yellow, golden, and black yarn. But the process? Just check out Simply Inspired‘s visual guide—it’ll tell you everything from scratch to the end.
10. Macrame Art Studio Ghibli Jiji
It is recommended that you hang this ‘scary cat’ macrame art in your own room, rather than in your children’s room. Why? Because if they wake up at night and see it, it might scare them! Does that sound interesting? If so, go ahead and make it now by following chanclita123‘s tutorial. By the way, the finished size will be 21 cm / 8.27 inches wide and 31 cm / 12.2 inches long. Just so there’s no confusion!
11. Red Truck & Christmas Tree Pixel Macrame
We will conclude this list with this ‘Christmas tree-carrying truck,’ which is sure to become the best piece of decor in your home. You’ll have plenty of preparations to make this festive season, so it’s a good idea to craft this in advance. It can be easily made using a 3.35mm single-strand cotton rope and medium worsted-weight yarn. For further details, you can refer to Simply Inspired‘s tutorial. Enjoy Quilting!