Macrame Cord, 2 to 10 mm Twisted Cord on a Spool
Estimated delivery: 3–10 days
Item details Materials, dimensions, what is in the box
You bought 100 meters of the wrong diameter once. This page exists so you do not do it twice
Buying cord for a macrame project by the picture on this page, rather than by the diameter and the meter count, is how a drawer ends up with three half-used spools that do not match any current project. The thickness on the label is the only number that matters once you are at the frame with a pair of scissors, and it is worth checking twice before the order goes in.
This is macrame cord in its plainest form: undyed, three-strand twisted cotton cord, wound on a black flanged spool, sold in nine combinations of diameter and length from 2 mm up to 10 mm. There is no dye, no coating and no finished tip on either end - cut it and the strand combs out into a soft brush rather than fraying into a hard, flat edge. 100% cotton.
It reads as cotton rope for macrame rather than a decorative object in its own right, and the store's own photography treats it that way: a table runner mid-knot, a diamond-pattern wall hanging with the spool sitting beside it, a craft table with fabric swatches and a dowel. This is macrame supplies, priced and sized for someone about to make something, not something to hang on a wall as it arrives.

What you get
- One spool, one diameter, one length. Nine option values cover nine different diameter-and-length pairs; each order is a single spool of the combination you pick.
- Three-strand twisted cotton cord, undyed, in the same natural beige across every diameter. A 3-strand twisted rope, not a flat braid.
- No finish on the ends. No heat-sealed tip, no tape, no dip. A cut end opens into loose fiber, which is normal for twisted cord and is what lets you comb it into a tassel.
- Diameters from 2 mm to 10 mm. The thinnest and thickest spools bookend the range; every size in between (3, 4, 5, 6, 8 mm) sits at its own length.
- No hardware, no dowel, no pattern. This is cord only. The craft-table photograph shows a wooden dowel and fabric swatches alongside the spool; none of that ships with it.
Dimensions: diameter, length, and what they cost per meter
We publish a diameter and a length for each of the nine options and no price-per-meter figure - which is the number that actually lets you compare them. The right-hand column below is arithmetic on the listed price divided by the listed length, labeled as such, not a figure.
| 2 mm · 100 m | $49.99, about $0.50 per meter |
|---|---|
| 3 mm · 100 m | $49.99, about $0.50 per meter |
| 4 mm · 50 m | $49.99, about $1.00 per meter |
| 4 mm · 100 m | $64.99, about $0.65 per meter |
| 5 mm · 65 m | $109.99, about $1.69 per meter |
| 5 mm · 90 m | $129.99, about $1.44 per meter |
| 6 mm · 50 m | $64.99, about $1.30 per meter |
| 8 mm · 25 m | $69.99, about $2.80 per meter |
| 10 mm · 10 m | $49.99, about $5.00 per meter |

The image above is a composite of three separate studio photographs, one per diameter, set side by side - not one photograph of three physical cords. Read it as a directional sense of scale, not a ruler.
No weight is published for any of the nine spools, and no photograph includes a scale reference beyond the cord's own coil.
How to use it
Pick the diameter for the knot scale you want before you pick the length. A thin 2-3 mm cord knots small and drapes soft, which suits a wall hanging with fine detail or a plant hanger with many cords; a thick 8-10 mm cord knots big and holds its shape, which suits a chunky wall panel or a single dramatic swag where a handful of knots need to read from across a room.
Once you have a diameter, buy length in one pass rather than twice. Every option here is a single continuous spool with no join, so buying the 50 m and the 100 m of the same 4 mm cord to top up a project risks a visible difference in twist or tension between the two spools, even though both are listed as the same material.

Unwind from the spool rather than pulling cord out of the center - twisted cord kinks if you pull it from the middle of a full spool the way you would a ball of yarn. Cut each working length before you start knotting rather than working straight off the spool; it is easier to keep tension even on a pre-cut length than on a strand still anchored to several kilograms of spool.

Specs · 11 rows
| Product | Undyed three-strand twisted cotton cord on a spool |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% Cotton |
| Technique | A twisted rope, not a flat braid. |
| Diameters offered | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 mm |
| Diameter range | "3-10mm" - narrower than the nine options actually sold, which include a 2 mm spool |
| Lengths offered | 10, 25, 50, 65, 90 and 100 m, paired by diameter |
| Length range | "50-100m" - narrower than the nine options actually sold, which include a 10 m spool |
| Color | Undyed natural beige, every diameter and length |
| End finish | None. Cut ends comb out rather than staying sealed. |
| Package contents | "1x Cotton Rope,". |
| Brand | Unbranded. |
Picking a diameter and length
2 mm and 3 mm, both 100 m for $49.99. The two thinnest options are priced identically despite being different diameters - see Honest limits below. Pick these for fine knotting, plant hangers with many cords, or any project where a thick strand would look heavy.
4 mm, 50 m or 100 m. A middle diameter and the only one offered at two different lengths for two different prices ($49.99 for 50 m, $64.99 for 100 m) - the one pair on this piece where doubling the length does not double the price.
5 mm, 65 m or 90 m. The most expensive tier on this page ($109.99 and $129.99) and the only diameter offered at two lengths that are both over 50 m, for anyone working a large wall hanging that needs one continuous spool rather than two joined ones.
6 mm and 8 mm, at $64.99 for 50 m and $69.99 for 25 m. The 8 mm spool costs almost as much as the 6 mm spool for half the length, which tracks with a thicker cord needing more raw cotton per meter.
10 mm, 10 m for $49.99. The thickest and shortest spool on this page, priced the same as 100 m of the 2 mm or 3 mm cord.
Where this actually earns its place
A macrame wall hanging is the obvious use, and it is the project the store's own photography leans on hardest: a diamond-pattern piece knotted from this exact cord, spool still sitting on the side table beside the finished work. Thinner diameters suit fine detail knotting; thicker ones suit a bold panel with fewer, larger knots.
A knotted table runner or set of coasters is the second use, and it is worth planning by the meter rather than the diameter alone - a runner uses far less cord than a full wall hanging, so the shorter, thinner spools are usually the better value per project even though they cost more per meter than the mid-range options.

Wedding and event styling is the third case this store's own tags point to - arch drapes, chair ties, table runners for a single event. For a one-off event piece that will not be reused, the flat-priced spools (2 mm, 3 mm or 4 mm at 50 m, all $49.99) usually cover more finished project for the same money than the 5 mm or 10 mm tiers.
Honest limits
- This is raw cord, not a finished wall hanging. Every lifestyle photograph on this piece shows a finished object made from cord like this - a table runner, a diamond-pattern wall hanging - none of which ships. What arrives is a spool.
- Four different spools are priced identically. 2 mm/100 m, 3 mm/100 m, 4 mm/50 m and 10 mm/10 m are all $49.99, despite ranging from $0.50 to $5.00 per meter once you divide by length. Flat pricing across genuinely different quantities of cord; we have not smoothed it into a story, only shown the math.
- We go with twisted, since that is what both the title and the photographs show.
- The option name is "Color," and none of the nine values is a color. They are diameter-and-length pairs. This is a structural mislabeling in how this page is built, not something this rewrite can fix.
- No weight is published, and it is unclear whether the spool itself ships. Our package-contents line reads only "1x Cotton Rope."
Before you buy
Which diameter should I buy for a macrame wall hanging?
Thinner cord, 2-4 mm, knots small and suits fine detail or many hanging cords. Thicker cord, 6-10 mm, knots big and suits a bold panel with fewer knots.
How much cord do I actually need for a project?
No figure exists for this. A common macrame rule of thumb is about four times your finished cord length per working strand, which is general craft knowledge rather than something this piece publishes - use it as a starting estimate and buy a little past it rather than exactly to it.
Is this cord braided or twisted?
Twisted. A classic three-strand twist, not a flat braid.
Why does the 10 mm spool cost the same as 100 meters of thin cord?
Because the 10 mm option is only 10 meters, priced at $49.99 - the same price as the 100-meter spools of 2 mm and 3 mm cord, which run about $0.50 per meter. The 10 mm spool works out to roughly $5.00 per meter, about ten times more per meter than the thinnest options. That is the store's current pricing, not a figure we have adjusted.
Does the black spool itself ship with the cord?
Our package-contents line reads only "1x Cotton Rope," and every photograph shows the cord wound on a spool, so it is not certain from the source data whether the spool is included or is staging for the photograph only.
Can I use this cord for something other than macrame?
Yes - the store's own photography shows it doubling as a table runner cord and generic craft-table cord alongside fabric swatches and a dowel. It is undyed plain cotton twist with no macrame-specific treatment, so it behaves like any cotton cord of the same diameter for tying, wrapping or binding.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about the materials, care and everyday use — no fine print.
What is macrame cord made of?
100% cotton. It is undyed, three-strand twisted cord with no coating and no dye, the same natural beige across all nine diameter and length options.
what diameters does this cord come in?
Seven diameters: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 mm. Not every diameter is offered at every length - each of the nine options pairs one diameter with one specific length.
how long is each spool?
Lengths run 10, 25, 50, 65, 90 or 100 meters depending on the option, with thicker cord generally sold in shorter lengths. The 10 mm spool is 10 m; the 2 mm and 3 mm spools are 100 m.
How much does macrame cord cost per meter?
The 2 mm and 3 mm, 100-meter spools cost less per meter than the 10 mm, 10-meter spool.
Why do some different sizes cost the same?
Four options - 2mm/100m, 3mm/100m, 4mm/50m and 10mm/10m - are all priced at $49.99, even though they range from $0.50 to $5.00 per meter once divided by length. That is how this page is currently priced; this page states the math rather than smoothing over it.
Is this cord braided or twisted?
Twisted. A classic three-strand twist, not a flat braid. We went with the title and the photographs.
How much cord do i need for a macrame wall hanging?
A commonly used macrame estimating rule is about four times your finished cord length per working strand - general craft knowledge, not a number from this piece, so treat it as a starting point and buy a little extra.
does this cord come pre-cut or finished on the ends?
No. It ships as a continuous spool with no finished tip on either end. A cut end combs out into loose fiber rather than staying sealed, which is normal for twisted cord.
What is the difference between macrame cord and regular cotton rope?
For this piece, not much beyond the twist and the undyed finish - it is plain three-strand twisted cotton, sold in diameters and lengths sized for knotting projects. It is not chemically treated or specially prepared for macrame beyond being cut to useful spool lengths.
What diameter cord is best for a plant hanger?
A thinner cord, typically 3-4 mm, is the common choice for a plant hanger, since several cords knot together and a thick diameter would make the finished piece bulky. This is general macrame practice, not a use-case recommendation we publish.
What diameter cord is best for a large wall hanging?
A thicker cord, 6-10 mm, knots into fewer, larger, bolder shapes that read from across a room.
Does cotton macrame cord shrink or fade?
Treat it as untested and avoid machine washing a finished piece until you know how the specific spool behaves.
can i use this cord for a wedding or event?
Yes - wedding and event styling is one of the uses this store tags the product for, alongside table runners and wall hangings. For a one-time event piece, the flat-priced 50-meter and 100-meter spools at $49.99 usually cover more finished project per dollar than the thicker, shorter options.
Is the cord dyed or does it have a natural color?
Undyed natural beige, the same across every diameter and length on this piece. There is no colored or dyed option.
Is this the same as jute or hemp cord?
No. 100% cotton, not jute or hemp. Cotton twists softer and drapes differently than either of those fibers.
Does the price include shipping?
What is fixed is the length and diameter of the spool itself.
Is this piece really a piece of wall art?
No, and it is worth saying plainly: this is raw cord, not a finished object. It is currently filed in this store's fiber wall art collection, but nothing ships assembled - every finished piece shown in the photography (a table runner, a wall hanging) was made from cord like this, not included with it.
what does 2mm cord look like next to 10mm cord?
Roughly five times thinner. The comparison photograph on this page places the store's own 2 mm, 5 mm and 10 mm studio images side by side to show the relative scale - it is a composite of three separate photographs, not one photo of three cords together.
how many spools should i buy for a large project?
Buy one continuous spool long enough for the whole project rather than two shorter spools of the same diameter, if the length is available. Two separate spools of nominally the same cord can differ slightly in twist or tension, which can show in a finished piece.
Is there a discount for buying more length?
Not consistently. The 4 mm option is the one pair on this piece where a longer spool costs proportionally less per meter (100 m at $64.99, or $0.65/m, versus 50 m at $49.99, or $1.00/m); other diameters do not follow that pattern.
will the ends fray if i don't seal them?
A cut end will open into loose fiber over time and with handling, since there is no heat seal, tape or dip on either end. For a finished piece, comb the end out on purpose to make a tassel, or bind it yourself if you want it to stay tight.
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