Macrame lantern: detailed instructions for beginners

Macrame lantern
Instructions for a boho-style lantern

Do you love the boho style and want to try out macrame weaving? Then we have the perfect instructions for you here: A macrame lantern that not only creates a beautiful light, but also looks extremely chic!

Macrame is a knotting technique in which beautiful ornaments are created using various knots. This technique can be used wonderfully to create wall hangings, hanging baskets or even lanterns. Macrame fits perfectly into the so-called boho style – an unconventional furnishing style that boasts earthy tones, natural materials and patterns and turns the apartment into a cozy retreat.

You don’t need much to create an extraordinary lantern: all you need is a larger glass (e.g. disposable glass), cotton yarn and a little patience. And of course a tea light to use the finished piece straight away! You can then use three simple knots to create a macrame that is guaranteed to be an eye-catcher. You can read exactly how doing it yourself works here.

Macrame lantern: accessories and instructions for making your own

Accesories:

Thread lengths:

Node:

Finished size: 7 x 13 cm

Instructions for the macrame lantern

Step 1

Place the thread (100 cm) around the neck of the glass and knot it. Make sure that the ends of the thread are the same length. Tie the remaining 14 threads (80 cm each) to the starting thread using anchor knots.

step 2

Place three threads next to each other, leaving a small gap between them and the next three anchor knots.

step 3

Use each of the three anchor knots to tie a diamond. Start with the two middle threads. The guide points to the left. Tie a rib knot around the guide.

Step 4

Once you have knotted the outermost working thread on the left around the guide, go back to the middle. Use the thread sticking out of your first rib knot as a new guide, now pointing to the right. Tie the right working threads around the guide.

Step 5

Place the guides on the left and right so that they face each other. Tie with the rib knot working thread by working thread, from outside to inside, back towards the center.

Step 6

To close the diamond, take one of the two guides and tie the other guide around it.

Step 7

Use the threads between two diamonds to make the next diamond. The top thread from the right is the left-facing guide.

Step 8

Here, too, the guide leads from the first rib knot to the right.

Step 9

Cut the threads on the edge of the glass. You can also tie the lantern with twisted yarn and comb out the threads.

And last but not least: put a tea light in the macrame lantern and nothing stands in the way of the hygge atmosphere!

These instructions come from the book “Boho macrame. Make accessories and home decorations” by Linda Fertig and Denise Lüdicke, published by Christophorus Verlag. From the most important knotting techniques to simple instructions for flower hangings, bunting, key chains etc. to complex knotting works of art in the form of wall hangings, the book offers a colorful collection for all macrame lovers, who want to be inspired by the boho charm.

How diverse You can find out how to decorate glasses in this article. Looking for more DIY instructions? Here you will find out how to sew a bunting, how to make your own textile yarn and how to paint a jute bag.

Bridget