How to make a macrame feather keychain

How to make a macrame feather keychain

Embrace the season with Becki Clark's how to make a macrame feather tutorial!

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Published: January 14, 2022 at 9:46 am

We absolutely love macrame, it's our new obsession and we aren't ashamed! Whether it's making macrame bracelets or wearing macrame belts, we think it's the perfect boho accessory for any outfit which is why we're back with another free project for you. The lovely Becki Clark is here to teach you how to make a macrame feather keychain that you can add to your keys or bag. It's a really easy five minute craft that you can whip up in front of the TV and gift to all your pals. It's also a great beginner project if you're new to the world of macrame. Just have a read of our beginner's guide to macrame knots and follow this macrame feather tutorial and you'll be a pro before you know it. Once you've caught the macrame bug, pick up a book of projects from our best macrame book round up and head to our free macrame patterns post for more. But now it's over to Becki for her how to make a macrame feather tutorial.

You will need:

  • Single twist cotton string 0.5cm (1/4") thick
  • Keyring
  • Pet brush

How to make a macrame feather keychain

You will need:

  • Single twist cotton string
  • Keyring
  • Pet brush

Step 1

Tie a length of string to the keyring, then cut 20 pieces the same length as the leaf stem.

Step 2

How to make a macrame feather

Fold one in half and place under the stem, pull the ends through the loop, then tighten.

Step 3

How to make a macrame feather

Repeat with the next length on the other side, then repeat until you reach the bottom.

Step 4

How to make a macrame feather

Brush out the string, flatten, then trim into a leaf shape.

Your new macrame feather keychain is complete! For more fun macrame projects head to our DIY macrame curtain and our Christmas macrame star tutorial.