Finished tree of life macramé pattern hoop wall hanging in olive green

Tree Of Life

Skill levelIntermediateFinished size12 in dia. ring × 26 in long (30 × 66 cm)Build time8–11 hours / 3 evening sessions

If you’ve been searching for a tree of life macramé pattern that brings nature indoors with elegance and meaning, this hoop wall hanging is a stunning choice. The design features a continuous olive-green cord worked into a wrapped ring, a twisted trunk, a lacy square-knot canopy, and a berry-studded fringe that flows like roots into the earth. Because this piece balances symbolism with texture, it suits anyone drawn to botanical décor or mindful crafting.

Create Your Own Tree of Life Macramé Pattern

Most intermediate makers complete this tree of life macramé pattern in 8–11 hours, typically spread over three cozy evening sessions. However, the canopy section invites you to slow down; therefore, it rewards patience with an organic, crown-like silhouette. In addition, your download includes both a fully illustrated step-by-step PDF and a printable quick-reference card, so you always have guidance at your fingertips.

You’ll wrap the twelve-inch ring first, then mount your tree cords and twist the trunk into a bark-like spiral. Meanwhile, four branches spread upward, each secured with wrapping knots before every cord hitches onto the upper arc. The canopy grows through alternating square-knot rows that merge into one lacy crown, while berry knots scattered across the fringe add whimsical dimension.

What You’ll Learn and Love

This pattern teaches eight foundational knots—from the lark’s head and square knot to the berry knot and wrapping knot—so your skill library expands with every section. Moreover, the design uses single-strand cotton, which combs into a soft, curtain-like fringe that contrasts beautifully against the structured canopy. When you hang your finished tree, it becomes a serene focal point that celebrates growth, resilience, and the quiet beauty of handmade art.

Materials at a glance

  • 3 mm single-strand cotton cord, olive/moss green, ≈ 155 yd
  • 12 in (30 cm) metal or wooden ring
  • Yarn or tapestry needle, large eye
  • Sharp scissors + fabric comb or pet brush
  • Masking tape
  • Optional: fabric stiffener spray

Build order

  1. Wrap the ring (cord A) and set aside the hanger cord (D)
  2. Mount the 12 tree cords (B) to the inside of the lower arc
  3. Twist and wrap the trunk
  4. Split into 4 branches, wrap each, and hitch every cord to the upper ring
  5. Fill the canopy with alternating square knots; hitch and trim ends
  6. Bind the root wrap-over, mount the 26 fringe cords (C), add berry knots
  7. Trim the fringe arch, comb, tie the hanger, finish

Cord cutting reference

  • A — 1 × 12 yd (ring wrap)
  • B — 12 × 3.5 yd (tree: trunk, branches, canopy)
  • C — 26 × 3.2 yd (fringe strands, folded in half)
  • D — 1 × 1 yd (hanger loop)
  • E — 2 × 2.5 yd (spare wrapping / berry repair)

Knot abbreviations

  • LHK = Lark's Head Knot
  • SK = Square Knot
  • ASK = Alternating Square Knot
  • HH = Half Hitch
  • DHH = Double Half Hitch
  • WK = Wrapping Knot
  • BK = Berry Knot
  • OK = Overhand Knot

Top 5 mistakes to avoid

  1. Not pushing ring-wrap coils together every 20 wraps causes gaps
  2. Releasing the trunk twist before the wrapping knot is tied off
  3. Tying canopy ASK rows too tight, pulling the net forward out of plane
  4. Tying fewer than 3 square knots in a berry knot so it won't pop into a ball
  5. Cutting combed and uncombed fringe strands together, leaving a ragged hem