Looking for something a little bit different for your Christmas decor this year? Try this brilliant Christmas macrame star, created by Isabella Strambio for Simply Christmas magazine. Isabella is our resident macrame expert (she has everything from how to make a macrame bracelet to how to make DIY macrame curtains here on Gathered) and her macrame star is one of our favourite projects. Whether you use your macrame star for wall decor, make mini versions for the tree or hang it in your window for all to see, we can guarantee that it's so pretty you'll want to keep it up all year round.
If you're new to macrame don't worry. We have a basic macrame knots guide that includes video tutorials of all the knots used in this project. Then, once you've made macrame stars for all your friends and family, head to our round-up of the best macrame books and free macrame patterns. There's patterns for every occasion and they'll truly get you addicted to the world of macrame. Get ready for a very Merry Christmas makers!
Need more festive projects goodness? Head over to our crochet christmas decorations and free Christmas knitting patterns for loads of free decoration patterns.