Add a handmade touch to your home decor with this Macrame Heart Coaster ❤️
This project combines texture, pattern, and color to create a beautiful and functional piece—perfect for everyday use, coffee tables, or as a thoughtful handmade gift, especially for Valentine’s Day.
In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the process of creating this heart-pattern coaster using the Reverse Double Half Hitch Knot. While this knot requires a bit more control and attention, beginners can absolutely follow along by working slowly and carefully.
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About This Macrame Heart Coaster
This coaster features a repeating heart design created through color changes and directional knotting. The design is symmetrical and eye-catching, making it a great project if you’re looking to:
Practice consistent tension.
Improve your knot-reading skills.
Learn how color placement affects pattern design.
Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate
Time to complete: ~1–1.5 hours (beginners may take longer).
Finished use: Coaster, table decor, or handmade gift.
Finished size: ~16cm x 10cm.
Materials Used
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🧵 Macrame Cords:
3mm single strand cotton Cord:
- 6x natural color cord of 1.6m → https://amzn.to/4r10p50
- 4x Red/Burgundy color cord of 1.8m → https://amzn.to/4sQmVPS
✂️ Tools
Wooden dowel
Scissors → https://amzn.to/3Nulhn6
Comb
Heart Pattern Diagram
Below is the visual diagram for this Macrame Heart Pattern Coaster.
Each row is color-coded to help you follow the heart shape and cord placement easily.
👉 PDF Download file here.
💡 Tip: Keep the diagram visible while knotting, it’s especially helpful when switching colors or repeating rows.
Step-by-Step Tutorial
Step 1: Prepare the Cords
Cut all cords according to the measurements listed above. Attach them to the dowel using Lark’s Head Knots, following the color sequence shown below.
Step 2: Start the Pattern
Begin working row by row using the Reverse Double Half Hitch Knot (RDHHK), following the diagram carefully. Take two cords to create the RDHHK. Pay attention to cord direction and color placement to keep the heart shapes aligned.
For the even rows, always start by separating the first and last cords of the row, then alternate the knots with the previous row.
Step 3: Continue the Design
Repeat the pattern rows until the full heart design is complete. Note that the pattern diagram image stops at row 11. You need to make a few more rows to complete the coaster. Repeat from row 2 to row 11.
At the end you should have created 21 rows in total.
Take your time! Especially if this is your first project using this knot.
Step 4: Finish the Fringes
Once the coaster is complete:
Remove it from the dowel.
Lightly trim the cords if needed.
Comb the fringes.
Trim evenly (I left about a two-finger length).
Watch the Full Video Tutorial
If you prefer to learn visually, I’ve created a full step-by-step video tutorial on YouTube where you can follow along at your own pace.
🎥 Watch the tutorial here 👇
💡 You can also slow down the video playback if needed.
Final Thoughts
This Macrame heart coaster is a fun and rewarding project that blends creativity with technique. Whether you’re making it for your home or as a handmade gift, I hope it inspires you to explore more pattern-based Macrame designs.
If you make this coaster, I’d love to see it!
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