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Best 4mm Macrame Cord
Picked from Amazon listings, not hands-on tests. How we pick
4mm macrame cord (about 5/32 in) is the all-round size: the usual choice for plant hangers and medium wall pieces. With the thickness decided, spools differ in three ways. Construction: 3 ply cord gives firm, defined knots and unravels into wavy fringe, braided cord ties crisp knots and does not comb out, and some listings are 4 strand twisted, a plied cord with one more strand. Fiber: six picks are cotton and one is a braided polyester cord aimed at bags. Length: from 109 to 547 yards, which sets the price per yard shown with each pick. As a rough guide from published 4mm patterns, a 30 in plant hanger uses 6 or 8 folded cords of about 10 ft each, so 20 to 27 yards before the wrap cord and a 10 to 15 percent margin; a 109 yard spool covers three or four of those. This guide compares seven 4mm spools by what their listings state; nothing here was tested by us. For exact cut lengths, use the macrame cord calculator on this site.
Compare the picks
| Pick | Construction | Length | Fiber | Price | Per yd | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HOMEBOBO 3 strand cotton cord, 4mm x 328 yd | 3 strand twisted | 328 yd (984 ft) | Cotton, unbleached | - | - | Amazon |
 AIFUN 4 strand 4mm cotton cord, 547 yd (500 m) | 4 strand twisted | 547 yd (500 m) | Cotton | - | - | Amazon |
 MacraBoho 3 ply 4mm cotton cord, 240 yd | 3 ply | 240 yd (220 m) | Cotton | - | - | Amazon |
 CAQUBO braided 4mm cotton cord, 172 yd, beige | Braided | 172 yd | Cotton | - | - | Amazon |
 Aelfon 4mm cotton macrame cord, 328 yd | not stated | 328 yd | Cotton | - | - | Amazon |
 ZXCDINO cotton macrame cord, 4mm x 109 yd | not stated | 109 yd (100 m) | Cotton | - | - | Amazon |
 Likeecords braided 4mm polyester cord, 140 yd | Braided | 140 yd (426 ft) | Polyester, cotton core | - | - | 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 strand cotton cord, 4mm x 328 ydListing states 100% natural, unbleached cotton that is free of chemical dyes.
- Most for the money on paperAelfon 4mm cotton macrame cord, 328 ydListing describes continuous, even thickness without joints along the cord.
- Most complete listingAIFUN 4 strand 4mm cotton cord, 547 yd (500 m)547 yards, about 500 meters, which the listing describes as enough for wide and long pieces.
The picks in detail
Pick 1 · HOMEBOBO
HOMEBOBO 3 strand cotton cord, 4mm x 328 yd
See price on AmazonA 328 yard spool of 4mm cord with 3 strands twisted, in natural unbleached cotton. The classic 3 ply plant hanger cord in a length that covers several hangers or a medium wall hanging.
What the listing offers
- Listing states 100% natural, unbleached cotton that is free of chemical dyes.
- 3 strands twisted, described as giving flexibility and strength and making knots easier to undo.
- Diameter given as 4mm (5/32 in) with around 328 yards on one spool.
Limits to know
- Natural color only in this listing, so colored hangers need another cord or dye.
- Length is given as 'around 328 yards', an approximate figure, and no spool weight is stated.
Pick 2 · AIFUN
AIFUN 4 strand 4mm cotton cord, 547 yd (500 m)
See price on AmazonA 547 yard (about 500 m) spool of 4mm 4 strand twisted cotton cord. The longest spool in this guide, sized for wide wall hangings or a run of plant hangers from one batch of cord.
What the listing offers
- 547 yards, about 500 meters, which the listing describes as enough for wide and long pieces.
- Listing states natural cotton free of chemical dyes, with no polyester, acrylic or recycled material.
- 4 strand twist, described as giving the cord flexibility and strength and making knotting easier.
Limits to know
- A large single spool in one natural color: more cord than a first plant hanger needs.
- Four strand twisted, not the 3 ply that many plant hanger patterns name.
Pick 3 · MacraBoho
MacraBoho 3 ply 4mm cotton cord, 240 yd
See price on AmazonA 240 yard spool of 4mm 3 strand twisted cotton cord in a natural cream color. A mid-size spool for a few plant hangers or one medium wall hanging in standard 3 ply.
What the listing offers
- Listing gives the size as 4mm, 5/32 inches, and about 240 yards or 220 m.
- Three strand twisted, which the listing says lowers tangling and unravels quickly for fringes.
- Natural cream color with no chemical dyes, per the listing.
Limits to know
- Length is stated as 'about' 240 yards and no spool weight is given.
- Natural cream only in this listing; no color choice is mentioned.
Pick 4 · CAQUBO
CAQUBO braided 4mm cotton cord, 172 yd, beige
See price on AmazonA 172 yard spool of 4mm braided cotton cord in beige, a casing braid without an inner cord. For crisp knots without fringe, and for practice where knots get tied and undone.
What the listing offers
- Braided construction: the listing says the ends do not fray out easily and the cord keeps its shape.
- Stated as pure cotton that can be dyed, in a casing shape without an inner cord.
- Listing says knots can be made and undone many times, which helps when practicing.
Limits to know
- Braided cord does not comb out, so it is the wrong pick for brushed fringe or tassels.
- The listing notes the cord may be pressed flat on the roll when it arrives.
Pick 5 · Aelfon
Aelfon 4mm cotton macrame cord, 328 yd
See price on AmazonA 328 yard spool of 4mm cotton macrame cord sold in a wide range of colors. A long spool for colored plant hangers and wall hangings, though the listing does not name the construction.
What the listing offers
- Listing describes continuous, even thickness without joints along the cord.
- Offered in a wide range of colors, from bold shades to soft tones, per the listing.
- 328 yards on one spool, with plant hangers and wall hangings named as intended uses.
Limits to know
- The bullets do not state whether the cord is single strand, 3 ply or braided.
- No length in meters, spool weight or dye details are given in the listing.
Pick 6 · ZXCDINO
ZXCDINO cotton macrame cord, 4mm x 109 yd
See price on AmazonA 109 yard (100 m) spool of 4mm natural cotton cord. A small spool for a first few plant hangers or one wall decoration; the listing says the cord frays easily and combs out.
What the listing offers
- Approx 109 yards (100 m) at 4mm, which the listing calls enough for several normal size wall decorations.
- Stated as pure cotton fiber in a uniform natural color.
- Listing says the cord frays easily and combs out, which matters for fringe.
Limits to know
- The construction (single strand, 3 ply or 4 strand) is not stated in the listing.
- 109 yards is the shortest spool in this guide, so larger pieces need a second one.
Pick 7 · Likeecords
Likeecords braided 4mm polyester cord, 140 yd
See price on AmazonA 140 yard spool of 4mm braided cord in polyester with a cotton-filled core, bean green. The listing aims it at crochet bags; it suits macrame bags and pieces where no fringe is wanted.
What the listing offers
- Braided polyester with a rope core filled with cotton, as stated in the listing.
- Described as soft with a little elasticity and suited to crochet bags and hand knitting.
- Comes in various colors and is packaged on a spool, per the listing.
Limits to know
- Not a cotton cord, and braided: it will not comb out into fringe like twisted cotton.
- The listing is written around crochet bags, with macrame named only among other uses.
Read before you buy
- How to Start a Macrame Plant Hanger Without a RingFour ways to start a macrame plant hanger without a ring, each built on a 7 in (180 mm) loop section, with the extra cord every start needs.
- Macrame Plant Hanger Size Guide: Fit the Hanger to the PotSize a macrame plant hanger for 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 inch pots: arms, cord thickness, basket knot spacing and finished length, as ranges.
- 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.
- How to Tie a Macrame Gathering Knot (Wrap Knot)Tie a macrame gathering knot (wrap knot) in 6 steps: a 20 to 24 in wrapping cord, 6 to 10 wraps, and fixes for loose or crossed wraps.
- 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.
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