If you love the look of macrame, but aren’t presently interested in learning a new craft, there are some beautiful patterns for macrame-like projects made with crochet.

Crochet Macrame Curtain
This gorgeous crochet piece is inspired by macramé and embodies the Modern Boho Chic style. It works well as either a curtain or a wall hanging and is worked side-toside so creating the width you want is a breeze. The written instructions also include a chart, making this pattern an easy to follow how-to!
Size
- Approximately 77” 196 cm wide X 6” 15 cm tall, excluding fringe.
- Note: When fringe is attached, work will stretch to approximately 7” 18 cm tall plus fringe
- Diamond Repeat is approximately 5 1/2” 14 cm wide
Yarn Optionst
Materials
- Estelle Macrame Braid: 5 skeins or Urth Uneek Galatea: 4 skeins
- 7mm crochet hook
- Pattern

Crochet Lumbar Pillow
Front-post stitches, back-post stitches, and chains combine to create a macramé style crochet design in this gorgeous pillow. This pattern includes complete instructions for how to make and assemble both an inner and outer cushion cover. The written instructions also include a chart, making this pattern an easy to follow how-to.
Size
- +16” X 26” 40.5 x 66 cm.
Yarn Options
- Kelbourne Mojave: 5 skeins each for outer & inner pillow (use 4mm hook)
- Lily Sugar & Cream: 7 balls each for outer & inner pillow
- Berroco Vintage: 4 skeins each for outer & inner pillow
Materials
- 5mm/I/8 crochet hook
- +16” X 26” 40.5 x 66 cm pillow form (pillow form will be visible unless you choose to make Inner Pillow) (Ikea is an excellent source for inexpensive pillows)
- Pattern

Crochet Macrame Square Pillow
Front-post stitches, back-post stitches, and chains combine to create a macramé style crochet design in this gorgeous pillow. This pattern includes complete instructions for how to make and assemble both an inner and outer cushion cover. The written instructions also include a chart, making this pattern an easy to follow how-to.
Size
- 20” 51 cm square
Yarn Options
- Kelbourne Mojave: 5 skeins each for outer or inner pillow (use 4mm hook)
- Lily Sugar & Cream: 7 balls each for outer or inner pillow
- Berroco Vintage: 4 skeins each for outer or inner pillow
Materials
- 5mm/I/8 crochet hook
- 20” (51 cm) square pillow form noting that pillow form will be visible unless you choose to make Inner Pillow (Ikea is an excellent source for inexpensive pillows)
- Pattern

Simple Macrame Inspired Crochet Wall Hanging
Admiring the works of macrame artists as a crocheter, I created this wall hanging to honour the sophisticated simplicity of macrame knots by using just crochet techniques. With this FREE easy crochet pattern, you will be able to create a simple yet sophisticated wall hanging that will surely leave your fingers yearning to make more than just one! Experiment with different fibers and weights of yarn, and you may well create yourself a whole wall of crocheted wall decor, adding simple texture to the walls of your home, child’s room, or nursery.
Yarn Options
- Phildar Creativ T-Shirt Yarn: 3 skeins
- Estelle Macrame Braid: 5 skeins
- Urth Uneek Galatea: 4 skeins
Materials
- 5.5mm/J/9 crochet hook
- 12 inch (~30.5 cm) wooden dowel
- FREE Pattern

Macrame Inspired Table Runner
This macramé-inspired crochet table runner is a textural masterpiece! The pattern comes to life with a simple 4-row repeat. Featuring back post treble crochet, you’ll love the versatility of this pattern that’s easy to shorten as needed, to fit your table. It’s ideal for everyday use and special occasions. Make a set in a different color for every season!
Size:
- Approximately 15″ x 90″ [38 x 228.5 cm]
Yarn Options
- Kelbourne Mojave: 6 skeins
- Lily Sugar & Cream: 6 balls
Other Materials
