Gear guide
Best 3mm Macrame Cord
Picked from Amazon listings, not hands-on tests. How we pick
3mm macrame cord (about 1/8 in) is the size most beginners start with: thin enough for keychains and small and medium wall hangings, thick enough that knots are easy to see. Once the thickness is fixed, three things differ between spools. Construction comes first: single strand cord is one lightly twisted bundle that ties soft, smooth knots and combs out into soft, straight fringe, while 3 ply cord is three twisted strands that give firm, defined knots and unravel into wavy fringe. Some spools here are 4 strand twisted, a plied cord with one more strand. Fiber is second: all seven are cotton, three of them recycled. Length is third, from 100 to 480 yards per pack, and it sets the price per yard shown with each pick. This guide compares seven 3mm cords by what their listings state; nothing here was tested by us. For plant hangers and larger pieces, step up to 4mm, the all-round size. To see how many yards a project needs, use the macrame cord calculator on this site.
Compare the picks
| Pick | Construction | Fiber | Length | Price | Per yd | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HOMEBOBO 3 ply 3mm natural cotton cord, 328 yd | 3 ply | Unbleached cotton | 328 yd (984 ft) | - | - | Amazon |
 Bochiknot single strand 3mm cotton cord, 330 yd | Single strand | Recycled cotton | 330 yd (300 m) | - | - | Amazon |
 Bochiknot 3 ply 3mm cotton cord, 330 yd, sage | 3 ply | Recycled cotton | 330 yd (300 m) | - | - | Amazon |
 MacraBoho 4 strand 3mm cotton cord, 328 yd, beige | 4 strand twisted | Cotton | 328 yd (300 m) | - | - | Amazon |
 Makromecity single strand 3mm cotton cord, 100 yd | Single strand | Recycled cotton | 100 yd (300 ft) | - | - | Amazon |
 Nook Theory 3 ply 3mm cotton cord, 220 yd, cream | 3 ply | Cotton | 220 yd | - | - | Amazon |
 ZEAYEA cotton cord 3 mm, 15 colors, 480 yd | 4-strand twisted | - | - | - | - | Amazon |
Facts are taken from each Amazon listing. Prices are checked daily and shown with their date.
If you just want one
- Closest match for the jobHOMEBOBO 3 ply 3mm natural cotton cord, 328 ydListing states 100% natural, unbleached cotton that is free of chemical dyes.
- Most for the money on paperMacraBoho 4 strand 3mm cotton cord, 328 yd, beigeListing gives the size as 3mm, 1/8 inches, and about 328 yards or 300 m.
- Most complete listingBochiknot single strand 3mm cotton cord, 330 ydSingle strand construction that the listing says combs out into soft fringe and tassels.
The picks in detail
Pick 1 · HOMEBOBO
HOMEBOBO 3 ply 3mm natural cotton cord, 328 yd
See price on AmazonA 328 yard spool of 3mm cord with 3 strands twisted, in natural unbleached cotton. A long neutral spool for wall hangings and knot practice in the classic twisted construction.
What the listing offers
- Listing states 100% natural, unbleached cotton that is free of chemical dyes.
- 3 strands twisted, which the listing says gives flexibility and strength and makes knots easier to undo.
- Diameter given as 3mm with around 328 yards on one spool.
Limits to know
- Natural color only in this listing, so colored work needs another cord or dye.
- Length is given as 'around 328 yards', an approximate figure, and no spool weight is stated.
Pick 2 · Bochiknot
Bochiknot single strand 3mm cotton cord, 330 yd
See price on AmazonA 330 yard roll of 3mm single strand cord in recycled cotton, natural color. The listing aims it at beginners and at wall hangings with combed fringe and tassels.
What the listing offers
- Single strand construction that the listing says combs out into soft fringe and tassels.
- 330 yards per roll, which the listing says covers large wall hangings or multiple plant hangers.
- Sold in over 20 colors according to the listing, so matching shades come in the same cord.
Limits to know
- The listing does not give the roll weight or the number of yarns in the strand.
- One large roll in one color: trying several colors means buying several 330 yard rolls.
Pick 3 · Bochiknot
Bochiknot 3 ply 3mm cotton cord, 330 yd, sage
See price on AmazonA 330 yard roll of 3mm 3 ply twisted cord in recycled cotton, sage color. The listing describes sharp, well-defined knots, which suits geometric wall hangings and structured small pieces.
What the listing offers
- Three-ply twisted construction that the listing says resists tangling and gives well-defined knots.
- 330 yards per roll, stated as enough for detailed wall hangings, keychains, coasters and other small projects.
- Offered in over 10 colors per the listing, including natural, black, mustard and dusty rose.
Limits to know
- This listing is the sage color; natural and the other shades are separate choices.
- 3 ply cord unravels into wavy fringe, so straight fringe takes steaming and combing.
Pick 4 · MacraBoho
MacraBoho 4 strand 3mm cotton cord, 328 yd, beige
See price on AmazonA 328 yard spool of 3mm cotton cord, 4 strand twisted, in beige with no chemical dyes. A long natural spool for wall hangings and knot practice where a plied cord is wanted.
What the listing offers
- Listing gives the size as 3mm, 1/8 inches, and about 328 yards or 300 m.
- Four strand twisted, which the listing says lowers tangling and unravels quickly for fringes.
- Stated as natural cotton with no chemical dyes.
Limits to know
- Four strand twisted, not the 3 ply or single strand that many patterns call for by name.
- Length is stated as 'about' 328 yards and no spool weight is given.
Pick 5 · Makromecity
Makromecity single strand 3mm cotton cord, 100 yd
See price on AmazonA 100 yard (300 ft) skein of 3mm single strand cord in recycled cotton, ecru. A small pack for a first wall hanging, keychains or adding one color to a larger piece.
What the listing offers
- Listing states 40 individual yarns twisted together to form one single strand 3mm cord.
- Described as ideal for projects with fringe and fray, the usual reason to choose single strand.
- The listing mentions 29 colors on 300 foot rolls and states the cord is made in Turkiye.
Limits to know
- The listing says each skein is measured by weight, 250 g, so treat 100 yards as approximate.
- 100 yards is the shortest single-color pack here, so larger pieces need more than one skein.
Pick 6 · Nook Theory
Nook Theory 3 ply 3mm cotton cord, 220 yd, cream
See price on AmazonA 220 yard spool of 3mm cotton cord made of 3 ply strands twisted together, in cream. A mid-size spool between the 100 yard skeins and the 330 yard rolls.
What the listing offers
- Listing states the cord consists of 3 ply strands twisted together.
- Described as staying twisted while still letting knots be undone and fringe unraveled.
- The listing also covers 4mm and 5mm cord and other colors, for matching projects.
Limits to know
- The bullets do not say whether the cotton is new or recycled, or give the spool weight.
- 220 yards is less cord than the 328 and 330 yard spools in this guide.
Pick 7 · ZEAYEA
ZEAYEA cotton cord 3 mm, 15 colors, 480 yd
See price on AmazonFifteen rolls of 3mm 4 strand twisted cotton cord in 15 colors, about 32 yards each and 480 yards in total. A color pack for keychains, small wall hangings and trying color combinations.
What the listing offers
- 15 rolls in 15 colors, including red, orange, pink, green, blue, black, white and brown.
- Each roll is about 30 m (32 yards), which makes 480 yards across the pack.
- Listing states 3mm thickness and 4 strand twisted cord, wound on rollers so it does not knot in use.
Limits to know
- Only about 32 yards per color, which limits each color to small pieces or accents.
- The listing notes that the rolls may look different in size from one another.
Read before you buy
- Why Is My Macrame Twisting and How to Fix ItMacrame twists when the same half knot is repeated. How to spot the wrong half, untie back to it and retie flat, plus 4 other causes and the spiral on purpose.
- Common Macrame Mistakes and How to Fix ThemMatch what your macrame looks like to the cause: wavy edges, sloping rows, gaps, twisting, short cords, curly fringe. 7 common faults and the fix for each.
- Macrame Knots Chart: Printable Reference by Number of CordsA printable macrame knots chart: 11 basic knots grouped by the number of cords each needs (1, 2, 4, 6 or more), with its use and how much cord it takes.
- Macrame Cord Types: Single Strand, 3 Ply and Braided ComparedSingle strand, 3 ply and braided macrame cord compared by feel, knot definition, fringe and best projects, plus a fiber table from cotton to nylon.
- Macrame Cord Size Chart: Which Thickness for Which ProjectMacrame cord sizes from 1 mm to 10 mm with inch equivalents and the projects each thickness suits: 3 mm for beginners, 4 mm for plant hangers.
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