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Best 5mm Macrame Cord
Picked from Amazon listings, not hands-on tests. How we pick
5mm macrame cord (about 3/16 in) is the thick size for large wall hangings and chunky knots. Among 5mm spools, construction matters most. Single strand cord is one lightly twisted bundle that ties soft, smooth knots and combs out into soft, straight fringe; 3 ply cord is firmer, shows more defined knots and unravels into wavy fringe, and 4 strand twisted cord is a plied cord with one more strand. All seven picks are cotton, two of them recycled. Length runs from 108 to 396 yards per pack, and thick cord goes quickly: when a pattern is swapped to a thicker cord, cut lengths scale with the thickness. At the same finished length, two sources add 10 to 25 percent for 5 to 6 mm cord while one cord brand prints lower multipliers, so tie a short test strip before cutting and check totals with the macrame cord calculator on this site. This guide compares seven 5mm options by what their listings state; nothing here was tested by us.
Compare the picks
| Pick | Construction | Length | Fiber | Price | Per yd | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AIFUN 4 strand twisted cotton cord, 5mm x 328 yd | 4 strand twisted | 328 yd (300 m) | Cotton | - | - | Amazon |
 HOMEBOBO 3 ply 5mm natural cotton cord, 165 yd | 3 ply | 165 yd | Unbleached cotton | - | - | Amazon |
 Bobbiny XXL 5mm single ply recycled cotton, 108 yd | Single strand | 108 yd (330 ft) | Recycled cotton | - | - | Amazon |
 FLIPPED 4 strand 5mm cotton cord, 110 yd, beige | 4 strand twisted | 110 yd | Cotton | - | - | Amazon |
 Bochiknot single strand 5mm cotton cord, 330 yd | Single strand | 330 yd | Recycled cotton | - | - | Amazon |
 JeogYong single strand 5mm cotton cord, 109 yd | Single strand | 109 yd (328 ft) | Cotton | - | - | Amazon |
 PHUNTTEK 5mm cotton cord, 12 colors, 33 yd rolls | 4 strand twisted | 396 yd (12 x 33 yd) | Cotton | - | - | 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 jobAIFUN 4 strand twisted cotton cord, 5mm x 328 yd328 yards, about 300 meters, which the listing describes as enough for wide and long pieces.
- Most for the money on paperHOMEBOBO 3 ply 5mm natural cotton cord, 165 ydListing states 100% natural, unbleached cotton that is free of chemical dyes.
- Most complete listingBobbiny XXL 5mm single ply recycled cotton, 108 ydListing states a single twist cotton cord composed of 112 small threads.
The picks in detail
Pick 1 · AIFUN
AIFUN 4 strand twisted cotton cord, 5mm x 328 yd
See price on AmazonA 328 yard (about 300 m) spool of 5mm 4 strand twisted cotton cord in beige white. A long spool for large wall hangings, where thick cord is used up quickly.
What the listing offers
- 328 yards, about 300 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 beige white color, with no color choice in this listing.
- Four strand twisted, not single strand, so it is not the pick for soft combed fringe.
Pick 2 · HOMEBOBO
HOMEBOBO 3 ply 5mm natural cotton cord, 165 yd
See price on AmazonA 165 yard spool of 5mm cord with 3 strands twisted, in natural unbleached cotton. A 3 ply option for chunky, defined knots in large wall hangings and thick plant hangers.
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 5mm (3/16 in) with around 165 yards on one spool.
Limits to know
- Natural color only in this listing, so colored pieces need another cord or dye.
- Around 165 yards goes quickly at this thickness; large pieces may need two spools.
Pick 3 · Bobbiny
Bobbiny XXL 5mm single ply recycled cotton, 108 yd
See price on AmazonA 108 yard (330 ft) spool of Bobbiny 5mm single twist cord in 100% recycled cotton, sand color. A branded cord with a stated thread count and certification, for soft knots and combed fringe.
What the listing offers
- Listing states a single twist cotton cord composed of 112 small threads.
- 100% recycled cotton, with the color made by mixing shredded cotton and no dyes used.
- Stated as OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, with over 30 colours in the range.
Limits to know
- 108 yards per spool, the shortest in this guide, so large wall hangings need several spools.
- This listing is the sand color; other colours are separate listings in the brand's store.
Pick 4 · FLIPPED
FLIPPED 4 strand 5mm cotton cord, 110 yd, beige
See price on AmazonA 110 yard roll of 5mm cotton cord twisted from 4 strands, in beige, from a listing with 39 colors. A small roll for adding thick colored cord to a wall hanging or for one chunky piece.
What the listing offers
- Listing states 5mm x 110 yards, with the cord twisted by 4 strands.
- Stated as 100% natural cotton with no scraps or recycled fabric.
- 39 colors to choose from on the listing, each sold as a pack of one roll.
Limits to know
- 110 yards is a short roll for 5mm cord, so large pieces need several.
- No length in meters or roll weight is given in the listing.
Pick 5 · Bochiknot
Bochiknot single strand 5mm cotton cord, 330 yd
See price on AmazonA 330 yard roll of 5mm single strand cotton cord in natural. The only long single strand roll in this guide, for large wall hangings with soft knots and combed fringe.
What the listing offers
- Title states 5mm, 330 yards, single strand cotton in natural color.
- Bullets describe recycled cotton cord produced without any chemicals.
- Offered in 10 or more colors according to the listing, for matching shades.
Limits to know
- The bullets describe the 3mm and 4mm cords, so the 5mm details come from the title alone.
- Listing states that the length may vary by plus or minus 10 percent.
Pick 6 · JeogYong
JeogYong single strand 5mm cotton cord, 109 yd
See price on AmazonA 109 yard (328 ft, 100 m) spool of 5mm single strand cotton cord in natural. A small spool of soft, low-twist cord for feathers, tassels and fringed wall hangings.
What the listing offers
- Described as a continuous twist of many tiny strands that holds knots and does not come unwound.
- Listing gives 328 feet (100 m) and says the cord pulls from the middle of the spool.
- Stated as soft with no hard twist, and named for feathers, tassels and wall hangings.
Limits to know
- The listing does not state the number of yarns or whether the cotton is new or recycled.
- 109 yards is a short spool for 5mm cord, so large wall hangings need more than one.
Pick 7 · PHUNTTEK
PHUNTTEK 5mm cotton cord, 12 colors, 33 yd rolls
See price on AmazonA set of 5mm 4 strand twisted cotton cord in 12 colors with 33 yards per roll. A color pack for trying thick cord in several shades or for striped and color-blocked wall hangings.
What the listing offers
- 12 colors including white, beige, yellow, coffee, pink, blue, red, black and several greens.
- Listing states 5mm diameter, 4 strand twisted, and 33 yards for each roll.
- Stated as pure cotton cord with no knots, scraps or frays along the rolls.
Limits to know
- Only 33 yards per color, which at 5mm is enough for accents or one small piece per color.
- The listing gives yards per roll and 12 colors but no total; 396 yards assumes one roll per color.
Read before you buy
- 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.
- 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.
- How to Make Macrame Feathers and LeavesCord lengths for small, medium and large macrame feathers and leaves, the knot, how to comb and trim to a template, and how to stiffen them so they hold flat.
- How to Hang a Macrame Wall HangingHang a macrame wall hanging level: hanging cord on the dowel, 1 nail or 2 hooks, adhesive hooks without nails, and a dowel length table by width.
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