{"id":772,"date":"2021-08-31T08:05:40","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T08:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/?p=772"},"modified":"2021-08-31T09:54:31","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T09:54:31","slug":"how-to-macrame-a-hammock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/how-to-macrame-a-hammock\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Macrame a Hammock in 9 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Relaxing on the porch often necessitates the use of a beautiful and comfy hammock. You&#8217;ll have a lovely chair that shows off your do-it-yourself talents with only a few tools and some basic calculation skills. The hammock is constructed using the macrame method, which involves knotting ropes together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why if you learn <strong>how to macrame a hammock<\/strong> on your own, then it will be quite handy for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Macrame is a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Macram%C3%A9\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">centuries-old technique<\/a> for creating furniture, plant stands, and other home d\u00e9cor items. It is all about knotting, and many people use this technique to decorate their yard with a hammock porch. You may use a hammock in your child&#8217;s room or use an outstanding macram\u00e9 hammock chair to adorn your yard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"963\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-Macrame-a-Hammock_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"how to macrame a hammock\" class=\"wp-image-773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-Macrame-a-Hammock_11zon.jpg 963w, https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-Macrame-a-Hammock_11zon-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-Macrame-a-Hammock_11zon-768x471.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Macrame is not difficult to learn; all it takes is the proper method to create pretty things out of it. To be a perfectionist when constructing your macram\u00e9 hammock, practice macram\u00e9 knotting on spare threads beforehand. With the assistance of the following methods, you may simply <a href=\"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/how-to-do-hammock-camping-without-trees\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"660\">build a hammock<\/a> at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-03fa75a ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-03fa75a hr.ugb-divider__hr{background-color:#9b51e0 !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-a5aeba4 ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-a5aeba4 .ugb-heading__title{color:#000000;text-align:center}.ugb-a5aeba4 .ugb-heading__bottom-line{background-color:#ff6900 !important;height:2px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}.ugb-a5aeba4 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\"><strong>Items need to Macrame a Hammock<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"ugb-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-ugb-text ugb-text ugb-1e422dd ugb-text--design-plain ugb-text--columns-2 ugb-main-block ugb-main-block--inner-center ugb--has-block-background\"><style>.ugb-1e422dd.ugb-text{background-color:rgba(252,185,0,0.3)}.ugb-1e422dd{padding:0 !important}.ugb-1e422dd.ugb-text:before{background-color:#fcb900}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block ugb-inner-block--center\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-1\"><strong>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 150 Yards Hammock String.<br>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 10 Feet Thicker Edging String.<br>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 85 Yards Thinner Fringe String.<br>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Blunt Needle.<br>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Drill and 5\/8-inch bit.<br>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Measuring tape.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ugb-text__text\"><p class=\"ugb-text__text-2\"><strong>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 41-inch screws.<br>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 41-inch screws.<br>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 200 yards, cord.<br>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 25\/8 inch dowels 36 inch.<br>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 31 \u00bc inch dowels 30 inch.<br>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Scissors.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-aea0cb3 ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-aea0cb3 .ugb-heading__title{color:#000000;text-align:center}.ugb-aea0cb3 .ugb-heading__bottom-line{background-color:#ff6900 !important;height:2px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}.ugb-aea0cb3 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\"><strong>How to Macrame a Hammock<\/strong> <strong>(Easy Step-By-Step Guide)<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"ugb-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying a hammock from Amazon or other online or offline store isn&#8217;t bad, but if you wanna give the artistic side of yourself a boost, then macrame hammock is certainly your thing. You can own it, cherish it and show it off to your friends and families as proud artist. So it&#8217;s always advisable to know <em>how to macrame a hammock<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have learnt to master this trick after failing for multiple times. I don&#8217;t want you to face that, and that&#8217;s why I have decided to come up with this master guide. You can use this as reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-Macrame-a-Hammock.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-Macrame-a-Hammock.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-Macrame-a-Hammock-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-Macrame-a-Hammock-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-6682f36 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h3 class=\"ugb-heading__title\"><strong>Dowel Length Measurement<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You must ensure that the holes are evenly spaced and lined up to form a perfect square. The measurements must be taken highly carefully since the whole thing is dependent on the correct size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make it appear clean, the holes must be precisely drilled in size. You may begin with the tiny holes and work your way up to the larger ones. Holes should be designed in such a manner that ropes may be readily inserted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-40f4f97 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h3 class=\"ugb-heading__title\"><strong>Sanding<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You must now sand the holes to eliminate any excess sprinkling that occurred as a result of the drilling. Clearing out the excess is essential since it makes your hammock appear clean and well-designed. If you want a clean and well-made hammock, you must carefully follow these directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-a73e8ab ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h3 class=\"ugb-heading__title\"><strong>Sliding them Together<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The dowels must be slid together. Make a square out of the dowels and attach them with screws. This stage takes a lot of attention since the dowels must be precisely slid and secured with screws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-fbe83ad ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h3 class=\"ugb-heading__title\"><strong>Just Hang it<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin the macrame, hang the frame somewhere you can remain or sit comfortably. Hanging this on a frame or anything similar can give you an approximate estimate of the size of your hammock. You <a href=\"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/how-to-hang-a-hammock-indoors\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23\">must hang it in a comfortable location<\/a> since here is where you will begin creating ropes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-03f48c6 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h3 class=\"ugb-heading__title\"><strong>Cords<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a cord and tie it around the rod. Take extra rope since once you tie a knot in it, it will become short. You must tie a square knot and cross it. You may create the cord in whatever pattern you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-3fdbc9c ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h3 class=\"ugb-heading__title\"><strong>Crossing the Cord<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the primary procedure for creating a beautiful hammock using the macram\u00e9 method. Take the end of the right rope and cross it over to the left. Repeat on the opposite side. You may create seven cords and then cross across. The right one is from the left, while the left one is from the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-db6e155 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h3 class=\"ugb-heading__title\"><strong>Continue the Knotting<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue knotting until you reach a seat measurement of approximately 45 inches, then connect the seat to the frame. Continue knotting until the height seems to be what you wanted. You may end when you are happy with the number of inches of knotting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-0444035 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h3 class=\"ugb-heading__title\"><strong>Cut a Half-Inch Rope<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut the 12-inch rope in half and knot it together to form a loop. Connect the rope to the dowels and check to see whether it&#8217;s moving in the correct direction. Half an inch of rope should be knotted at four of the ends of the dowel and secured firmly to ensure the durability of your hammock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-0c01275 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><h3 class=\"ugb-heading__title\"><strong>Place the Dowel and Rope in Place<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The macram\u00e9 hammock is ready to use after it is hung on a wall. You may relax on your handcrafted hammock. You may hang the hammock from a tree, or somewhere else you wish it. It may also be used as a decoration in the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-9ea34bc ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-9ea34bc hr.ugb-divider__hr{background-color:#9b51e0 !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Make Macrame Hammock\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cbFAgt8uo6g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#480288;font-size:19px\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may take your macram\u00e9 hammock camping and flaunt it. If you want to create your own customized macram\u00e9 hammock, you can do it at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s evident that knowing <strong>how to macrame a hammock<\/strong> is not a difficult skill to obtain; all you need is patience and practice to do it at home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To build a simple hammock, you must first decide on a design and then construct it using a list of materials. Macrame is a centuries-old technique that takes some arithmetic and experience. After you&#8217;ve finished constructing the hammock, double-check it and trim the excess rope from the corners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Relaxing on the porch often necessitates the use of a beautiful and comfy hammock. You&#8217;ll have a lovely chair that shows off your do-it-yourself talents &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"ast-button\" href=\"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/how-to-macrame-a-hammock\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Macrame a Hammock in 9 Easy Steps<\/span> Read More \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":785,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-macrame-a-hammock.jpeg",1000,500,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-macrame-a-hammock-150x150.jpeg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-macrame-a-hammock-300x150.jpeg",300,150,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-macrame-a-hammock-768x384.jpeg",768,384,true],"large":["https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-macrame-a-hammock.jpeg",1000,500,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-macrame-a-hammock.jpeg",1000,500,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-macrame-a-hammock.jpeg",1000,500,false]},"post_excerpt_stackable":"<p>Relaxing on the porch often necessitates the use of a beautiful and comfy hammock. You&#8217;ll have a lovely chair that shows off your do-it-yourself talents with only a few tools and some basic calculation skills. The hammock is constructed using the macrame method, which involves knotting ropes together. That&#8217;s why if you learn how to macrame a hammock on your own, then it will be quite handy for sure. Macrame is a centuries-old technique for creating furniture, plant stands, and other home d\u00e9cor items. It is all about knotting, and many people use this technique to decorate their yard with&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list":"<a href=\"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/category\/hammocks\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Hammocks<\/a>","author_info":{"name":"Jory Burns","url":"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/author\/swarupam-2\/"},"comments_num":"0 comments","featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":["https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-macrame-a-hammock.jpeg",1000,500,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-macrame-a-hammock-150x150.jpeg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-macrame-a-hammock-300x150.jpeg",300,150,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-macrame-a-hammock-768x384.jpeg",768,384,true],"large":["https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-macrame-a-hammock.jpeg",1000,500,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-macrame-a-hammock.jpeg",1000,500,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-macrame-a-hammock.jpeg",1000,500,false]},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>Relaxing on the porch often necessitates the use of a beautiful and comfy hammock. You&#8217;ll have a lovely chair that shows off your do-it-yourself talents with only a few tools and some basic calculation skills. The hammock is constructed using the macrame method, which involves knotting ropes together. That&#8217;s why if you learn how to macrame a hammock on your own, then it will be quite handy for sure. Macrame is a centuries-old technique for creating furniture, plant stands, and other home d\u00e9cor items. It is all about knotting, and many people use this technique to decorate their yard with&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/category\/hammocks\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Hammocks<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Jory Burns","url":"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/author\/swarupam-2\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/772"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=772"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/772\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=772"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=772"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allaboutsleeps.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=772"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}