5 Ways DIY Macrame Kits Will Make Your Room Look Amazing

Have you fallen head over heels for the boho woven craft that is macrame? We don’t shy away from our macrame obsession and have instead openly embraced this reemerging 70s trend with our macrame classes and DIY macrame kits. We’ve had the resurgence of the 70s bell-bottom pants and tie-dye shirts, but the macrame revival is a bandwagon well worth jumping on.

Macrame creations may look intricate and completely unachievable for newbies but it turns out it’s quite the opposite. Learning macrame knots and techniques can be picked up by anyone and everyone, including total textile craft novices. All of our craft kits are for beginners, which makes learning how to do macrame simple and accessible for everyone at home. And if you still think you’ll need some guidance and support with your macrame kit for starters, our online macrame classes will have you macra-making in no time.

The macrame technique of knotting string and yarn has surely come a long way from grandma’s living room and here’s how you can utilise this beginner-friendly craft to seriously enhance your home decor.

Create a customised macrame wall hanging with DIY macrame kits

Got a blank wall at home that needs to be filled? Create a customised creation with a macrame wall hanging kit! That’s right, those gorgeous boho macrame wall hangings that you see for sale at the local markets can be handmade by you too.

The best part of making your own DIY macrame with a macrame wall hanging kit is that you can perfect it to seamlessly fit into your living space and home decor aesthetic. You choose the size, colour and design, so no more stressful shopping trips browsing for artworks or wall hangings on the weekends. Simply set aside an afternoon to get crafty, grab a bottle of wine and let your hands do the rest!

Plus, once you learn how to make a DIY macrame wall hanging your inbox will likely be flooded with requests from friends and family for one too. That’s gifts sorted for all upcoming occasions!

Macrame kits introduce new and different textures into your home

Undoubtedly one of the best things about macrame is the amazing textures it brings into your home decor. It’s a great way to make a statement and adds softness and texture to your bedroom, living space, nursery or any other space it lives. Different macrame knots and patterns create different textures and depth within a piece, which is why every macrame creation is completely unique.

Once you learn how to do macrame with a craft box, you’ll be familiar with different macrame knots and how best to combine these to create the perfect amount of texture or depth to your home. Our online macrame classes will cover these design elements in even more detail and they make perfect rainy day activities.

Show your plant friends some love with DIY macrame plant hangers

We all love to adorn our nest with an array of exotic plants and greenery but with the macrame trend back in full force, why not grab a craft box to create your own DIY macrame plant hangers! These plant hangers are the perfect macrame kits for beginners to help get you familiar with macrame knots and also are great indoor activities for kids.

Macrame plant hangers can be perfect to spruce up those weird hallways and corners as they fill the space vertically. It’s also a win-win for plant lovers because the more DIY macrame plant hangers you make (and trust us, they’re addictive to make), the more plants you can justify buying!

DIY macrame kits are eco-friendly and help create a conscious home

Your home decor is something you live and breathe every day, so it should be a reflection of your personality and values. If you’re passionate about sustainability and the environment, a DIY macrame project in your living space, whether it be a macrame wall hanging, macrame plant hanger or any other creation, will reflect these values that are important to you.

That’s because a macrame starter kit is the perfect blend of style and sustainability. The macrame yarn in all of our macrame kits for beginners is made from natural fibres like cotton and hemp. Unfortunately because of macrame’s spike in popularity, there are many mass-produced versions made with synthetic fibres. Not only is this harmful to the environment but it also strips away the organic, one-of-a-kind look your own macrame creations exude and this is what will make your home decor all the more special!

Find more inspiration for fun things to do at home here. 

You can keep things neutral or add a pop of colour

Not only can you create a range of macrame projects with our craft kits for adults and kids but you can also customise your colours! ClassBento’s macrame starter kits offer a range of different yarn colours to suit your style and fit into your home decor, from denim blue to creamy naturals to gorgeous sage. Plus, these colours are dyed with non-toxic tints and certified free of harmful chemicals.

If the colour you want isn’t featured, it doesn’t have to end there. Simply learn and combine some art skills by discovering how to create natural dyes at home. Our eco-dyeing classes will teach you how to cook natural colours into fabrics using flowers, vegetable scraps and plant matter. You’ll just need to buy natural-coloured macrame cord in your DIY macrame kit and start experimenting with eco dye colours! The possibilities are truly endless and totally customised by you.

While there are some elements of the 1970s we hope never return (we’re looking at you shag pile carpet), macrame’s resurrection from the distinctive interior style decade is something we’re certainly not mad about. The macrame comeback is no joke, so find out what all the craze is about with ClassBento’s range of macrame craft boxes!