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Best Jute Cord for Macrame
Picked from Amazon listings, not hands-on tests. How we pick
Jute gives macrame the rustic plant hanger look of the 1970s, and it knots like any twisted cord. It is not the same as cotton, though: jute and hemp are rougher and stiffer than cotton macrame cord, so the knots look coarser and the cord is rougher on the hands. Most jute on Amazon is sold as garden or craft twine, so check two things in the listing. Thickness: 4mm matches the usual plant hanger size in cotton, 3mm gives finer knots for smaller pieces, and 1mm to 2mm cord is for bracelets and jewelry. Construction: 3 ply twisted is the classic macrame jute cord; some rolls are 4 ply or 9 ply at the same thickness. Lengths here are converted to yards, from 33 to 219 per pack. For pieces that live outdoors, polypropylene and polyester are the cords that resist water and mildew. This guide compares six jute cords and one hemp cord by what their listings state; nothing here was tested by us. For cut lengths, use the macrame cord calculator on this site.
Compare the picks
| Pick | Thickness | Construction | Fiber | Length | Price | Per yd | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MKMJ 3 ply 4mm jute twine rope, 328 ft | 4 mm | 3 ply twisted | Jute | 109 yd (328 ft) | - | - | Amazon |
 PerkDecor 4 ply 3mm jute twine, 2 x 328 ft | 3 mm | 4 ply twisted | Jute | 219 yd (2 x 328 ft) | - | - | Amazon |
 Leecogo 3 strand 4mm jute rope, 164 ft | 4 mm | 3 ply twisted | Jute | 55 yd (164 ft) | - | - | Amazon |
 HAMUIERS 3 ply 3mm jute twine, 328 ft | 3 mm | 3 ply twisted | Jute | 109 yd (328 ft) | - | - | Amazon |
 Vivifying 4 ply 4mm jute twine, 328 ft | 4 mm | 4 ply twisted | Jute | 109 yd (328 ft) | - | - | Amazon |
 SEEBERY 9 ply 4mm jute rope, 100 ft | 4 mm | 9 ply twisted | Jute | 33 yd (100 ft) | - | - | Amazon |
 Hemptique 1mm hemp cord spool, 62.5 m, natural | 1 mm (No. 20) | not stated | Hemp | 68 yd (62.5 m) | - | - | 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 jobMKMJ 3 ply 4mm jute twine rope, 328 ftListing states 4mm x 328 ft, made of 3 strands of twisted jute.
- Most for the money on paperPerkDecor 4 ply 3mm jute twine, 2 x 328 ftTwo rolls of 328 feet each, 656 feet in total, at a stated 3mm thickness.
- Most complete listingLeecogo 3 strand 4mm jute rope, 164 ftListing states approx 4mm (0.15 inch) diameter and 164 feet, on a 6.3 x 3 inch roll.
The picks in detail
Pick 1 · MKMJ
MKMJ 3 ply 4mm jute twine rope, 328 ft
See price on AmazonA 328 ft (109 yard) spool of 4mm natural jute rope made of 3 twisted strands. The plant hanger thickness in the classic 3 ply jute construction, with enough length for several hangers.
What the listing offers
- Listing states 4mm x 328 ft, made of 3 strands of twisted jute.
- Packaged on a spool that the listing says unravels without tangling and cuts to any length.
- Macrame plant projects are named among the uses, along with crafts and gardening.
Limits to know
- Sold as general purpose twine: the listing covers gardening, bundling and cat scratching posts too.
- Natural jute color only, and no roll weight is stated.
Pick 2 · PerkDecor
PerkDecor 4 ply 3mm jute twine, 2 x 328 ft
See price on AmazonTwo rolls of 3mm natural jute twine, 328 ft each and 656 ft (219 yards) in total, in a 4 ply twist. A large pack for finer jute knots, small hangers and wall pieces across several projects.
What the listing offers
- Two rolls of 328 feet each, 656 feet in total, at a stated 3mm thickness.
- Listing states a 4 ply construction, described as quadruple-twisted.
- Macrame wall art is named among the uses, and the twine is described as easy to cut to any length.
Limits to know
- 3mm is thinner than the 4mm cord usual for plant hangers, so hangers come out finer.
- 4 ply rather than the 3 ply jute that many macrame patterns name.
Pick 3 · Leecogo
Leecogo 3 strand 4mm jute rope, 164 ft
See price on AmazonA 164 ft (55 yard) roll of 4mm jute rope twisted from 3 strands. A small roll sized for one or two plant hangers, from a listing that names macrame plant hangers as a use.
What the listing offers
- Listing states approx 4mm (0.15 inch) diameter and 164 feet, on a 6.3 x 3 inch roll.
- Made of 3 strands of thick twine twisted together, per the listing.
- The listing names use as a macrame plant hanger, along with trellis making and garden tying.
Limits to know
- 164 feet is about 55 yards, so more than two medium hangers needs a second roll.
- Classic brown only, with no roll weight stated in the listing.
Pick 4 · HAMUIERS
HAMUIERS 3 ply 3mm jute twine, 328 ft
See price on AmazonA 328 ft (109 yard) spool of 3mm natural jute twine in 3 ply. A thin 3 ply jute for small macrame pieces, gift and decor work, on a spool the listing calls tangle-free.
What the listing offers
- Listing states 3-ply, 3mm x 328 feet of natural jute fiber.
- Comes on a tangle-free spool and can be cut to the desired length, per the listing.
- Macrame is named among the uses, together with crochet and knitting.
Limits to know
- At 3mm it is thinner than the usual 4mm plant hanger cord.
- The listing is written mainly around gift wrapping and garden tying, not macrame.
Pick 5 · Vivifying
Vivifying 4 ply 4mm jute twine, 328 ft
See price on AmazonA 328 ft (109 yard) coil of 4mm natural jute twine in 4 ply, brown. Plant hanger thickness with a 4 ply build, from a listing aimed at garden, craft and hanging use.
What the listing offers
- Listing states 4 ply jute twine, 328 feet long and 4mm thick.
- Packed on a coil that the listing says does not tangle and cuts to any length.
- Crafts, hanging and wedding decorations are among the stated uses.
Limits to know
- Macrame is not mentioned in the bullets; it is sold as garden and craft twine.
- 4 ply rather than the 3 ply jute that many macrame patterns name.
Pick 6 · SEEBERY
SEEBERY 9 ply 4mm jute rope, 100 ft
See price on AmazonA 100 ft (33 yard) roll of 4mm natural jute rope in a 9 ply construction. A short roll for a single plant hanger or a small wall piece, from a listing that names macrame directly.
What the listing offers
- Listing states 4mm diameter, 100 feet and a reinforced 9 ply construction.
- Macrame wall hangings and plant hangers are named among the intended projects.
- Described as neatly wound for tangle-free use and flexible enough for braiding and knotting.
Limits to know
- 100 feet is about 33 yards, the shortest roll in this guide.
- 9 ply rather than the 3 ply jute that many macrame patterns name.
Pick 7 · Hemptique
Hemptique 1mm hemp cord spool, 62.5 m, natural
See price on AmazonA 62.5 m (68 yard) spool of Hemptique 100% hemp cord, about 1mm thick, in natural. The hemp option here: a thin, wax-finished cord for macrame bracelets and jewelry, not for plant hangers.
What the listing offers
- Title states 100% hemp, No. 20, about 1mm, on a 62.5 meter spool.
- Listing describes a wax finish that stays smooth against the skin.
- Named for macrame accessories such as bracelets, anklets and necklaces, with other colors offered.
Limits to know
- At 1mm it is jewelry cord: far too thin for plant hangers or wall hangings.
- The bullets do not state the ply or how the cord is twisted.
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