Today’s tutorial is a simple macrame headband with the same pattern, twisted diamond shape, repeated over and over until you reach the desired head size. I think this is probably the easiest one thus far.
I made several of them with this design. In brown, peach and burgundy.
This one I am making today is black with gray/black Marbella beads. It closes in the back with an elastic ponytail holder.
Supplies/Tools Needed
- 13 yards of 3 1/2mm braided macrame cord
- 32 Marbella beads (3/8″)
- macrame board or covered ceiling tile
- T-pins
- ruler/tape measure/yardstick
- scissors
- elastic ponytail holder (the thicker, stiffer kind)
- sewing needle/black thread
Directions To Make Twisted Diamond Macrame Headband
Step 1.
Cut 3 cords 4 1/4 yards in length.
Step 2.
Find the center of the three 4 1/4 yard cords and mount to macrame board using T-pins.
Using the black elastic ponytail band, reverse lark’s head all 3 cords onto one side. See photo for assistance. Number cords 1-6.
Step 3.
Row 1. Tie a Square Knot (SK) with Cords 1-3 and 4-6. (Only ONE filler cord.)
Row 2. Tie one SK with Cords 2-5. (TWO filler cords.)
Row 3. Repeat same as for Row 1.
Row 4. Repeat same as for Row 2.
Step 4.
Add one bead to Cord 1 and one bead to Cord 6.
Step 5 – Half Knot Sennet.
With Cords 1-3, begin tying a Half Knot Sennet of 6 half knots. One right after the other in a vertical row. (The knots will start to twist. That is OK, it is supposed to do that.) Photo is showing one half knot. Keep tying until you have six (6). Repeat the same for Cords 4-6.
Step 6.
Tie one square knot with cords 2-5. (Two filler cords.)
Step 7.
Repeat Steps 4, 5 & 6 until all beads are used up.
Step 8 – Tying the last knots.
Row 1. Tie a Square Knot (SK) with Cords 1-3 and 4-6. (Only ONE filler cord.)
Row 2. Tie one SK with Cords 2-5. (TWO filler cords.)
Row 3. Tie a Square Knot (SK) with Cords 1-3 and 4-6. (Only ONE filler cord.)
Step 9.
This finishes all knot tying and you are ready to sew up the cords to the opposite side of the elastic ponytail holder.
Take the cord ends and loop them through the ponytail holder.
Fit the ends tight around the elastic (on the backside). Hold firmly in place and begin to stitch the ends down. Continue until you have stitched all six cords around the elastic. Trim in the back. Melt cords ends lightly to keep from fraying. Don’t burn or scorch.
All done!! Now you can wear your headband. Congrats.
Note: This headband measures 20″ before adding the elastic holder. Adjust cord lengths to fit the size you wish to make.
Variation: If you don’t have an elastic ponytail holder, you can use a length of cord instead. Make a circle and half hitch to the circled cord. Do the same for the ending. Close the two sides by tying together. Like I did the burgundy one. (See photos)
Go here if you need help tying half knots.
Now this one looks like even I might be able to do it – and I’ve never done any macrame at all. I realize I would have to learn the knots first, but I’m going to print this one and put it on my list of “things I want to make”. It’s a LONG list, but now there will be a macrame item on it!! Thanks Donna!
Hi Crystal!! I think this one would be perfect to start with. The knots are REALLY easy. Mostly half knot twist with a few square knots. You can look at my Help Tips to see how to make. Of course, I will help you.
These are lovely! the head model makes them look particularly striking
Thanks, Nys. I like them better this way too.
hello! i love looking at your site!!! was wondering where you get your marbleized black/gray/white marbella beads like shown with the twisted headband? the large and small ones? i looked at the munro site, but they just show primary colors, and when i search for marbella beads, i get birding sites, and all they have are the primary colored ones. one can find wooden beads like the sizes you show, but yours are just so nice! can you help? thanks bunches!!!! michael
Hi Michael.
I have had them for YEARS. The company, Accents Craft Inc, must have gone out of business. I too have searched on-line and found those same bird sites.
How many do you need?
I have 3 different sizes of the gray/black/white.
Small barrel 3/8″ height: 100
Medium round 3/4″ diameter: 39
Large round 1 1/4″ diameter: 4
Here’s pictures of them.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL15/946380/19219797/375152196.jpg
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL15/946380/19219797/375152200.jpg
Hi! I teach an American Girls class (based on the books) Who would of thought Julie (1974) would be a historical figure! I did macrame in the 70′s so this is our next project. Love your headband plans. Which one would you say is the easiest for 10 year old girls??
Hi there, so glad to see macrame make a return. I think this (attached link) red and black headband might be the easiest. Have fun!! And let me know if you have any questions.
http://thisyearsdozen.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/tuesdays-tutorial-zig-zag-headband/