{"id":3699,"date":"2026-05-03T19:06:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T19:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/?p=3699"},"modified":"2026-05-03T19:27:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T19:27:36","slug":"macrame-round-coaster-no-fringe-with-square-knots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/?p=3699","title":{"rendered":"Macrame Round Coaster no Fringe with Square Knots"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3699\" class=\"elementor elementor-3699\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74d030d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74d030d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee9f7d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ee9f7d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20260503_140750-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3705\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20260503_140750-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20260503_140750-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20260503_140750-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20260503_140750-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20260503_140750-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20260503_140750-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfbe322 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfbe322\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">There is something so rewarding about a project that looks beautiful and is actually fun to make. This round macrame coaster is exactly that \u2014 a functional, handmade piece that adds a warm touch to any table setting, and one that you will want to make again and again in every color.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This project uses the Alternating Square Knot pattern, which makes it very accessible even if you are still building your skills. And if you are already comfortable with your Square Knots, this one will come together beautifully!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd2fff6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fd2fff6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cec564d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cec564d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">About This Macrame Coaster<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">What I love most about this coaster is how the Alternating Square Knot creates such a clean, even texture. It looks intricate at first glance, but it is actually a pretty basic pattern \u2014 and that is exactly what makes it so satisfying to make. You can really see your progress as the piece comes together.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">I loved this pattern so much that I decided to make it in different colors, and honestly, they all turned out beautifully. It is one of those projects where playing with color is half the fun.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This coaster also makes such a thoughtful handmade gift \u2014 the kind that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a824c62 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a824c62\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-936e7a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"936e7a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Materials You Will Need<\/h3><p>\ud83e\uddf5 MACRAME CORDS:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>3mm single strand cotton cord:\u00a0<ul><li>8x of 60cm long<\/li><li>8x of 50cm long<\/li><li>16x of 40cm long<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>\u2702\ufe0fOTHER MATERIALS:<\/p><ul><li>Measuring tape<\/li><li>Cork board and pins<\/li><li>Scissors\u00a0<\/li><li>Latch hook\u00a0<\/li><li>Fabric glue<\/li><\/ul><h4><em>A Note on Cord Choice<\/em><\/h4><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">For this project, I chose to work with single strand cotton cord, and I really think it is the perfect match for this piece. It brings a cleaner, more refined texture that lets the Alternating Square Knot pattern really shine.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">For thickness, I found that 3mm is just right \u2014 it gives the coaster a nice structure without being too bulky. I also tried it with a 4mm cord, but it turned out too chunky and made it harder to work the loops detail at the edge of the coaster. So I would definitely recommend sticking with 3mm for this one!<\/p><h3>Macrame Knots &amp; Techniques Used<\/h3><ul><li>Reverse Lark&#8217;s Head Knot<\/li><li>Alternating Square Knot<em>.<\/em><\/li><\/ul><p>If you are new to macrame, don&#8217;t worry. The Square Knot is one of the most foundational knots in macrame and is very beginner-friendly.<\/p><p>I also have a step-by-step post showing <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" href=\"https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/?p=3495\"><strong>How to tie a macrame square knot<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, and you might enjoy my <span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><a style=\"color: #ffcc00;\" href=\"https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/?p=652\"><strong>4 Basic Macrame Knots guide<\/strong><\/a><\/span> if you would like to build your skills further before starting this project.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81942e2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"81942e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-307ce5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"307ce5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">You can follow the full tutorial here \ud83d\udc47<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 163px; top: -5.95139px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87e333a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"87e333a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd6df4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"fd6df4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/0PPVCtYazrc&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30ca5e2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"30ca5e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9ad378 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9ad378\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\ud83d\udca1 If the video feels too fast at any moment, remember you can always adjust the playback speed in your video settings.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f60bb86 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f60bb86\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-367dca3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"367dca3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Tips for Success<\/h3><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Keep your tension consistent throughout the project. This is what gives the coaster its even, flat texture \u2014 and it really shows in the finished piece.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Work on a flat, stable surface so your coaster keeps its round shape as you build outward. In the video you will notice I worked with two cork boards \u2014 a round one on top and a larger one as the base. This way you can easily work around the piece and turn it as you go, without having to reposition all your cords every time you need to move it.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">When working on the edge detail, if you notice the cords coming loose or unraveling, give them a little twist before passing them inside the square knot to form the loop. It helps the loops stay structured and look much neater in the finished piece.<\/li><\/ul><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\" \/><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Final Thoughts<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This coaster is one of those projects that keeps giving \u2014 once you make one, you will want a whole set. And if you are already thinking about a matching placemat, stay tuned, because I have something coming very soon for members! \ud83c\udf3f<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a2badf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0a2badf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a0b757 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2a0b757\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20260503_140626-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3706\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20260503_140626-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20260503_140626-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20260503_140626-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20260503_140626-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20260503_140626-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thestudioatk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20260503_140626-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5db631a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5db631a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9e52ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9e52ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">I would love to see your version! Share your creation and \ud83d\udcf8 tag me on Instagram @studio_atk. It always makes my day to see what you are making.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Thank you so much for being here and for all your support. It means more than you know.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Happy knotting \u2665<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is something so rewarding about a project that looks beautiful and is actually fun to make. This round macrame coaster is exactly that \u2014 a functional, handmade piece that adds a warm touch to any table setting, and one that you will want to make again and again in every color. 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