Want to add a vintage boho vibe to your holiday décor? Make your own macrame Christmas tree! Whether you’re looking for a small project or a big wall hanging, we have a macrame Christmas tree tutorial that’s perfect for you on our list.
15+ Insanely Beautiful Macrame Christmas Tree Tutorials to Try This Year
1. Cute Christmas Tree Wall Hanging
This gorgeous macrame Christmas tree is perfect for hanging up on your wall, and you can even add little fairy lights to make it glow. The star tree topper is a nice touch, and we love the green color for the tree.
Cuckoo4Design has a step-by-step tutorial and a video tutorial, so you can choose your preferred learning method.
Supplies
Macrame cord in green and beige
Wool brush
Wooden star
Wooden dowel rod
Battery operated fairy lights
2. Beaded Christmas Tree
Here’s an adorable Christmas tree wall hanging with pretty wooden beads. Even if you’re only a beginner, you’ll be able to follow along and make this tree.
It uses mostly spiral knots and a gathering knot at the base of the tree.
We love the row of beads at the bottom of the tree. They give it an extra-special touch and help shape the tree. While they’ve used wooden beads here, you can use red or green ones to make it more festive.
Check out the video tutorial below to make this project yourself:
Supplies
3mm cotton cord
Macrame beads
Wooden ring
3. Three Christmas Tree Patterns
If you’re in a festive mood or want to make a few small handmade gifts, this tutorial is perfect for you.
In the video tutorial below, you’ll learn how to make three macrame Christmas trees.
Each of these trees has a cute and unique pattern, but they’re all simple and relatively quick projects.
You can hang these trees on your wall or give them away as gifts. You can also use festive colored cord, like red and green or silver.
Supplies
Cotton cord
Wooden ring
Wooden beads
4. DIY Mini Christmas Tree Ornaments
DIY ornaments are such a fun project for the holidays, and this macrame Christmas tree tutorial doesn’t get much easier. This is a macrame project that anyone can tackle – even the kids if you want to make this a family activity.
A Wonderful Thought has a step-by-step written tutorial, but there’s also a video that you can follow along with.
You only need a handful of supplies to make these adorable trees.
Supplies
4mm cotton cord
16mm wood beads
Scissors
Embroidery needle
Fabric glue
Embroidery thread
5. Mini Macrame Christmas Tree
If you’re looking for a small wall hanging project, this macrame Christmas tree tutorial is perfect for you. The pattern is simple, but the beads and star topper tie it all together.
You can use plain wooden beads, but red and green colored ones would really make this project pop.
Don’t forget to add the little star tree topper. Wood star slices work well because you can wrap the cord around the star, and use the star to hang the piece.
Whether you’re new to macrame or an experienced crafter, you’ll find that this project is really easy. Just follow the video tutorial below:
Supplies
3mm macrame cord
Wooden beads
Wooden star
6. Pretty Tree Wall Hanging
Want a bigger Christmas tree wall hanging? This tutorial is for you. The pattern for this project is minimalist and simple. Essentially, it’s just a series of square knots.
But we love the gold beads that have been woven into this piece. It gives the tree a festive feel.
We also love that they’ve used a wooden star instead of a wooden ring to hang this one.
You can follow along on Instagram to make this tree yourself.
Supplies
5mm cotton rope
Gold beads
Star wood slices
7. Modern Christmas Tree Ornament
Macrame projects don’t have to be complicated. This pattern is super simple, but it creates the most adorable little modern Christmas tree.
These would be perfect to give out as handmade gifts or even use them as gift tags for friends and family. They’re small and quick to make, so you can easily make them in an afternoon.
You can follow along step-by-step in the video tutorial below, where you can also find out how to make another small Christmas tree pattern.
Supplies
3mm macrame cord
Gold beads
Gold thread
8. Christmas Tree Keychain
Here’s a beautiful Christmas tree keychain project that’s so simple but so cute. We love the fringed ends at the base of the tree and the pretty green color.
The great thing about this project is that you only need a small amount of cord. While you can use any color you want, we really love the light green they’ve chosen.
Check out the video tutorial to follow along step by step:
Supplies
2mm cotton rope
Keychain clip
Masking tape
9. Elaborate Christmas Tree Wall Hanging
Are you ready to tackle a bigger macrame Christmas tree tutorial? You’ll love this project. This wall hanging will be the focal point of the room, especially with all of the fun extra elements they’ve added.
KnoTSoo Studio has a great video tutorial for this project. Be sure to turn on closed captioning if you don’t speak Korean.
Supplies
Cotton rope
Wooden dowel
Merry Christmas ornament
Battery powered fairy lights
Christmas sprig
10. Minimalist Tree Wall Hanging
This modern minimalist macrame Christmas tree will look perfect in any room. You can easily customize it with beads or use different color cotton cord.
Even if you’re a beginner, you can easily tackle this project. It only requires a few knots:
Lark’s head
Double half hitch
Gathering
You can follow along in the video tutorial below:
Supplies
4mm braided cotton cord
10cm wooden star
11. Standing Christmas Tree
Here’s a macrame project that’s a bit different from the others on our list. This one is a little more involved, but it’s worth the effort to transform your macrame project into tabletop décor.
The macrame itself is simple but so beautiful. You only need to know three knots:
Lark’s head
Double half hitch
Square
We love the little tree topper star and the wood slice stand. If you want to make this for yourself, follow the video tutorial below.
Supplies
Cotton cord
Wood star
Wood dowel
Wood tree slice
Tacky glue
12. Whimsical Christmas Tree Wall Hanging
If you’re looking for a more ornate pattern for your macrame Christmas tree, this tutorial is for you. Hobby Craft has an excellent tutorial on how to make this tree step by step.
If you’re new to macrame, you’ll appreciate the tutorials on how to do each knot.
Supplies
Cotton cord
Wood beads
Wood ring
13. Macrame Tree with Beads and Stars
Here’s a modem macrame Christmas tree tutorial that’s fun and whimsical. The wood beads are meant to look like ornaments, and the fringed ends give this piece so much charm. It’s the perfect project to hang in a window or on the door, and it takes less than 30 minutes to make.
Follow the video tutorial below to make this macrame Christmas tree.
Supplies
3mm cord and 4mm cord
Wood beads
Gold hollow star
Tacky glue
14. Christmas Tree Tassel
How simple and cute is this Christmas tree tassel? It features little white “ornament” beads and a tasseled end. It’s the perfect addition to your keychain or to give as a gift to friends and family. You could also hang it on your tree as a DIY ornament.
We recommend using colored cord for this project because it will make it more festive. You can use some simple kitchen twine or jute to create the gathering knot at the bottom.
If you have some experience with macrame, this is a project that will take you 15-20 minutes at most.
Just follow the tutorial below to get started:
Supplies
3mm cord
Wood ring
White beads
15. Pink Heart Christmas Tree
Cute, pink and perfect for the holiday season. Whether making this tree on your own or with friends and family, it’s the perfect way to practice macrame. This DIY project is broken down into key moments that you can follow and refer back to if you have any troubles along the way.
The tutorial is just under 20 minutes long, so it’s detailed enough even for a beginner to follow along with.
You will need a few supplies to get started, but they’re all listed below and in the video.
Supplies
Macrame board
5mm pink cotton cord
Wooden ring
Scissors
16. Easy Christmas Tree Macrame Mini Wall Hanging
What an adorable macrame Christmas tree tutorial! You’ll love the intricate design, but we do want to note that the tutorial is not in English. If you have even the slightest experience with macrame, you’ll have no issues following along.
The instructor goes nice and slow through the tutorial, and you only need four supplies to get started with this tutorial:
Supplies
2mm cotton rope
Masking tape
Scissors
Ring
Final Thoughts
As you embark on your festive crafting journey, don’t miss out on the enchantment of the holiday season with these incredible macrame Christmas tree tutorials. Whether you’re a seasoned macrame enthusiast or a beginner, these step-by-step guides offer a creative and beautiful way to adorn your space.
