How to Make a Macrame Necklace - Celtic Heart Necklace
This Celtic heart necklace is so pretty! It looks complicated, but it's actually SO EASY to make. Follow our simple step by step instructions, or watch the video tutorial to make this necklace in less than 15 minutes.
Cut 3 strands of macrame cord that are each 31-1/2 inches long. Line up the 3 cords into a long "U" shape.
Cross the left cord section over the right cords, creating a loop at the bottom left. Keep the 3 cords lined up evenly as you make your loops
Take the same section of cord (now at the right) and loop it over itself again, then straight up, creating another loop on the right.
Bring the top right ends of the cords over to the left, forming a pretzel shape with the cords.
Bring the top left ends under the top right cords.
Bring this same cord section down and place it over the first group of cords. Working towards the left, bring it under the second group and over the third.In the photo below, we're pointing to the cords you'll need to go under.
Take the same cords and weave them under the next section to complete the pattern and form the Celtic heart knot.In the photo below, we're pointing to the cords you'll need to go under.
Step 3: Adjust the necklace and add a clasp
Adjust the cords to move the shape over to the middle of the necklace. Be careful to keep the 3 cords evenly beside each other as you make your adjustments.
Carefully tighten the cords and continue adjusting until the Celtic heart is in the middle of the necklace.
Cut the extra cord so that there's 8 inches of cord on either side of the heart.
Open the cord end crimps and use pliers to attach them to both ends of the necklace.
Use pliers to attach a jump ring to one of the crimps.
Open the second jump ring and add it to the lobster clasp, but don't close it yet.
Attach the jump ring and lobster clasp to the other crimp, using pliers to close it.