I am loving these color block macrame coasters that Meagan designed for our January collection. Our theme for the month is surprise and delight, and I happen to think these DIY coasters are very delightful! Not only are they functional, but they also make really cute home decor.

This is a great intermediate macrame project, so if you’re more of a beginner, you may want to check our beginner macrame projects first. Otherwise scroll on down for the tutorial!

Let’s make a coast to the new year

We are calling 2021 the year of creativity. And what better way to ring in the new year than by trying something new or creating something that makes you happy? We can’t wait to inspire you all year long and teach you some new skills!

While I love this color combination that Meagan used for our macrame coasters, you can always use whatever color of macrame cord you prefer.

Crafting tips: The knots we used for these color block macrame coasters are: Larks Head Knot and Half Hitch Knot. If you need a refresher, make sure to watch our video courses on how to make these knots.

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Tools

Craft Scissors
Wire Brush or Comb

Materials

3mm Macrame Cord — Natural, Misty Rose, and Orange

How to Make Color Block Macrame Coasters

Gather your craft tools and materials. Then download the photo tutorial below.
Cut 18 white cords, 17 cords 2-ft. in length, and 1 cord 4-ft. in length. Then cut 5 colored cords 2-ft. in length each.
Take the 4ft white cord and fold 1-ft. in half.
Tie a larks head knot around the folded cord with a 2-ft. white cord.

Full tutorial available for members to download below.

photo tutorial for macrame color block coasters by Lia Griffith

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8 Comments

20 DIY Macrame Coaster For Beginners: Free Patterns – DIY Favorite May 12, 2022 at 3:32am

[…] I’ve you tried using color blocks on your macrame coaster? Well, you’re going to love the result if you do. The macrame coaster is very easy to make especially for beginners because the only knot required is the lark’s head knot and half hitch knot. Some of the materials needed are craft scissors and a wire brush. liagriffith […]

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Rebecca Witt June 30, 2021 at 6:27am

I’m really excited to learn how to macrame. Thanks for the tutorial, but I’m wondering about how long should the fringe be?

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1. Lia Griffith July 1, 2021 at 10:40am
  
  Our fringes on these coasters are around a half-inch long.
  
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Cheryl Kelley January 4, 2021 at 10:38am

thanks!

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Linda Dawson January 4, 2021 at 9:18am

Beautiful! What were the colors used in your example? Thanks

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1. Lia January 4, 2021 at 9:25am
  
  Thanks Linda! Natural, Misty Rose, and Orange.
  
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Cheryl Kelley January 4, 2021 at 6:38am

Do you use the 3mm or 4mm cord? This page says 3mm, but the pdf instructions say 4mm.

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1. Lia January 4, 2021 at 9:27am
  
  Thanks for catching that! We used 3mm.
  
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