Same as before, make sure this new loop rests on the fattest part of the hook. Grab the new loop with the crochet hook and pull it through the first loop making your first chain stitch. This time, pull the loop around the frame and back in between the cords. Now, bring the cord back up the chair just as you did before - underneath the center bar and up over the top of the frame. RELATED: How To Make Easy Macrame Patterns In 8 Simple Steps Step 5: Work on the Chain Stitches Just as you did before, push the crochet hook through the loop, having it rest on the fat part of the hook.
Wrap the loop over the frame and pull it under to the outside of the first couple of cords. Trust me, this will make your life much easier as you continue! Step 4:īring the cord back down, underneath the center bar, and over the front of the seat frame. Also, in order to make sure you will be able to get your hook through the next time around, make sure the loop is resting on the fattest part of the hook. Push your crochet hook through the loop you just made.īe sure to pull the cord tight so the hook doesn’t fall out. Then, loop the cord over the top of the chair frame and pull it around to the outside. Now take your cord up, below the center bar and up over the top of the frame. Keep in mind that you are only going to weave on the straight parts of the chair frame, leaving the rounded edges bare. Starting on the seat bottom frame, make a double square knot, leaving about 6″ of slack at the end. This is the easiest placement of the cord for the entire weaving process. To start your chair, you’ll want to place your roll of macrame cord on the ground inside the macrame chair frame. Step 2: Start Weaving on Straight Parts of the Chair Using scissors, remove the webbing or fabric from your chair. Let’s Get Started! Step 1: Remove Fabric from Chair 200 yards of 6mm macrame craft cord (I did 100 yds of each color).I went ahead and mocked it up so you won’t have to go through the same exhaustive search I did. So I decided to experiment and create my own pattern. The chairs have perfectly good metal frames and just need new webbing, making it them perfect macrame project candidates!Īs I searched for macrame pattern inspiration, I noticed there’s a major lack of detailed instructions. In the spirit of getting my place cleaned up for spring, I decided to upcycle some of my lawn chairs that have seen one too many summers. I love macrame and a macrame lawn chair is one of those DIY crafts that I have always wanted to try!
I’ve been noticing a lot more macrame furniture out there lately. RELATED: How To Design Your Home With Macrame Wall Hanging DIY Upcycle: How to Make a Macrame Lawn Chair Macrame Chair DIY Project Make a macrame lawn chair for your yard! This upcycling project is easy, and you can customize it too.