Braided sisters macramé pattern wall hanging in sage rust and cream

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Skill levelAdvancedFinished sizeapprox. 26" W × 38" L (66 × 97 cm) on a 32" dowelBuild time18–24 hours / 6–8 evening sessions
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The braided sisters macramé pattern combines two elegant braided figures, a blooming flower medallion, and three tiers of sculpted feathers in sage, rust, and cream. This advanced wall hanging is perfect for makers who have mastered basic knots and are ready to explore sculptural techniques. In addition, it creates a striking statement piece for any bohemian or eclectic living space.

Crafting Your Braided Sisters Macramé Pattern Showpiece

Building this 26″ × 38″ hanging takes approximately 18 to 24 hours, or six to eight comfortable evening sessions. However, the multi-color palette and intricate details reward every minute invested. Meanwhile, single-twist cotton is essential because the brushed feathers and braided heads rely on cord that combs out into soft fiber.

Your download includes a complete illustrated step-by-step PDF plus a printable quick-reference card. Therefore, you can flip between detailed diagrams and condensed instructions at your workbench. Moreover, the pattern covers mounting diagrams, cord-cutting charts, knot guides, and three technique deep-dives.

Why Advanced Makers Love This Project

First, the sculptural feathers teach you rya knotting, combing, and stiffening—a technique that translates beautifully to other designs. Second, the 4-strand round braids add dimension and texture you rarely see in standard wall hangings. Finally, the flower medallion inside a diagonal-double-half-hitch diamond challenges your precision and opens doors to countless floral motifs.

Materials at a glance

  • Cotton cord, single-twist, cream 4 mm ~175 m
  • Cotton cord, single-twist, sage 4 mm ~85 m
  • Cotton cord, single-twist, rust 4 mm ~85 m
  • Cotton cord, single-twist, camel 4 mm ~45 m
  • 32" × 3/4" wooden dowel
  • Raw wood beads (large & small)
  • Fabric stiffener spray

Build order

  1. Mount all cord groups on dowel
  2. Work top border band with ASK triangles and HDHH accents
  3. Knot both side panels (diamond net + rust chevrons)
  4. Build both figure heads (4-strand braids, coiled & stitched)
  5. Shape figure bodies (sage leaf lattice)
  6. Knot center flower medallion inside DHH diamond
  7. Make ~15 feathers (rya, brush, stiffen, cut) and attach
  8. Level and cut V-hem fringe; finish with tassels and beads

Cord cutting reference

  • A — 16 × 4.2 m (side panels + outer fringe, cream)
  • B — 12 × 3.8 m (sage accents: chevrons, net)
  • C — 14 × 3.8 m (rust accents: chevrons, halos)
  • D — 16 × 4.5 m (center field: figures, medallion, net, cream)
  • E — 16 × 2.5 m (figure hair, cream)
  • F — 180 × 35 cm (feather rya cords, mixed colors)
  • G — 15 × 80 cm (feather spines + bead hangers, camel)
  • H — 14 × 1.5 m (wraps, tassels, dangles, rust + camel)

Knot abbreviations

  • LH = Lark's Head
  • SQ = Square Knot
  • ASK = Alternating Square Knot
  • DHH = Diagonal Double Half Hitch
  • HDHH = Horizontal Double Half Hitch
  • WRAP = Gathering Wrap
  • RYA = Rya (Feather) Knot
  • BR4 = 4-Strand Round Braid

Top 5 mistakes to avoid

  1. Using braided cord—it will not fluff for feathers or braids
  2. Tightening ASK rows too much, narrowing side panels
  3. Cutting fringe before steaming—always steam first
  4. Over-tightening DHH ribs, which pulls the lattice sideways
  5. Coiling braided heads too fast or too tight—they won't lie flat