Finished floral crescent macramé pattern wall hanging with picot scallops and cotton flower on driftwood

Floral Crescent

Skill levelIntermediateFinished size~16 in wide x 13 in long (40 x 33 cm)Build time4-6 hours / 2 evening sessions

This floral crescent macramé pattern brings together elegant picot scallops, a graceful twisted swag, and a sculptural cotton flower on natural driftwood. Perfect for anyone who loves boho-chic wall art with a feminine, organic touch, this intermediate design teaches you to shape double half-hitch arcs, build off-branch petals, and create the signature spiral swag that drapes beautifully between the curves.

Create Your Own Floral Crescent Macramé Pattern

With just 3 mm single-twist cotton and a piece of driftwood, you can complete this piece in approximately 4–6 hours. Because the construction is broken into manageable sections—hanger, mounting, outer arc, inner arc, swag, flower, leaves, and fringe—you can work at your own pace over a couple of evenings. The pattern shows you how to mount 51 cords, tie picot loops at every scallop crest, and assemble four petals into a dimensional flower that you stitch right to the branch.

What’s Included in Your Download

Your download includes a full illustrated step-by-step PDF with detailed diagrams for every technique—scallop construction, petal shaping, and the twisted half-knot spiral. In addition, you receive a printable quick-reference card listing all cord cuts, knot abbreviations, and the seven-step build order. This means you’ll never lose your place, and you can tape the card to your work board for at-a-glance guidance. The pattern also covers blocking, fringe combing, and optional fabric stiffener for crisp petals that hold their shape.

Whether you’re expanding your macramé skills or looking for a striking handmade gift, this floral crescent macramé pattern delivers both beauty and a rewarding knotting challenge. Download it today and start crafting your own crescent of cotton blooms.

Materials at a glance

  • 3 mm single-twist cotton string, natural ecru (~75 yd / 69 m)
  • 1 driftwood branch, ~16 in / 40 cm long, 0.75-1 in thick
  • Sharp scissors, fabric comb or pet brush
  • T-pins + foam board, measuring tape
  • Optional: fabric stiffener spray

Build order

  1. Hanger & branch wrap
  2. Mount all cord groups
  3. Outer scallop arc (A)
  4. Inner picot arc (B)
  5. Twisted swag (C)
  6. Flower & leaves (D, E)
  7. Fringe cascade & finishing (F)

Cord cutting reference

  • A — 8 × 45 in (115 cm) — Outer scallop arc
  • B — 6 × 40 in (100 cm) — Inner picot arc
  • C — 4 × 60 in (150 cm) — Twisted swag sennit
  • D — 12 × 30 in (76 cm) — Flower petals (4)
  • E — 8 × 24 in (60 cm) — Leaves (2)
  • F — 10 × 28 in (71 cm) — Fringe cascade
  • G — 2 × 70 in (178 cm) — Branch wrap + gathers
  • H — 1 × 30 in (76 cm) — Hanger cord

Knot abbreviations

  • LHK = Lark's Head Knot
  • DHH = Double Half Hitch
  • HK = Half Knot (spiral)
  • SK = Square Knot
  • WK = Wrapping Knot
  • OK = Overhand Knot

Top 5 mistakes to avoid

  1. Uneven scallop bumps from varying holding-cord tension
  2. Picots disappearing when loops are pulled out while knotting
  3. Swag not spiraling because of alternating half knots instead of repeating the same one
  4. Blunt petal tips from loose pivot DHH at the turn
  5. Crescent sagging off-level when arcs are merged unevenly