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Home / Kids / Kids Crafts / Easy Beginner Macrame Project – Macrame Rainbow

Easy Beginner Macrame Project – Macrame Rainbow

September 30, 2020

I’ve only ever tried macrame once in my life, and it didn’t go well.  I thought I’d be a pro with all of my embroidery experience, but I guess I’m a slow learner.  When I saw this method to make a “macrame” rainbow, I knew I had to give it a try.  This is such an easy beginner macrame project, that even my older kids could manage it.  This would be a great craft for an adult, teen, or tween craft night.

Easy Beginner Macrame Project - Macrame Rainbow

The possibilities with this really are endless.  Just think of all the different colors, textures and sizes you could make of this macrame rainbow!

Teen or Tween Craft Project - Macrae Rainbows(This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you click a link and purchase something that I have recommended. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)

To make this easy beginner macrame project, you’ll need:

  • natural twisted cotton rope – 1/2 inch diameter
  • smaller rope, twine, and/or colorful yarn
  • scraps of felt
  • hot glue gun
  • scissors

macrame supplies

Easy Beginner Macrame Project – Macrame Rainbow

First, decide how many layers you would like on your rainbow, and cut that many pieces of rope. Form the rainbow on a flat surface and cut the ropes to make them all even.

macrame rope

Next, take one of the ropes and begin wrapping a piece of smaller twine or yarn around it.  Leave about an inch exposed on each end, and use hot glue to secure it on each side.

How to Make a Macrame Rainbow

How to Make a Macrame Rainbow

Repeat with the remaining pieces of rope, using a different color/texture of yarn on each one.

How to Make a Macrame Rainbow

Use hot glue to attach each rope onto your scrap of felt, while forming the rainbow shape.

Once you are finished gluing all of the rope onto the felt, cut away the excess felt, so it is hidden in the back.

Easy Beginner Macrame Project - Macrame Rainbow

This part is optional, but I thought it was a fun touch.   You can make your own felt flowers or buy some from the store. 

easy felt flower

You can also cut some little leaves to glue onto the rainbow, if you want.

Easy Beginner Macrame Project - Macrame Rainbow

Hot glue the flowers and leaves to one side of the rainbow.

Easy Macrame Craft

Untwist the yarn left on either end of the rainbow to make it look like fringe, and attach another small piece of yarn or rope for hanging.

Macrame Craft for Kids

Aren’t they cute?!  Now I want to make some really big ones using all the colors of the rainbow.  Wouldn’t that make the most ADORABLE nursery wall hanging?

Easy Beginner Macrame Project - Macrame Rainbow

Easy Beginner Macrame Project - Macrame Rainbow

Easy Beginner Macrame Project - Macrame Rainbow

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