Macrame Candy Cane Ornament DIY

Add a personal touch to your Christmas tree with this macrame candy cane ornament DIY. (Betchya can’t make just one!)

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MACRAME CANDY CANE ORNAMENT DIY

Made from materials you may already have at home, these sweet (pardon the pun) ornaments are the perfect way to trim the tree and add personality to your holiday decor.

If you’re looking for a family-friendly activity – or you just want to find something fun to do to pass the time while watching your favourite movie or TV show – then follow along as I share how to make these sweet, nostalgic ornaments at home.

🌟 SUPPLIES NEEDED 🌟

• Macrame Cord (3mm): I used this 3-ply to create a swirled look, but any 3mm cord will work well.

• Red Velvet Ribbon (approx. 1cm): I used a red velvet ribbon purchased locally. You can find similar ones online.

• Craft Wire (mine is a 22 gauge, but any flexible craft wire will work for this project)

• Wire Cutters

• Scissors

• Tapestry Needle (large-eye needle with blunt end)

• Hot Glue Gun (not pictured)

HOW TO MAKE A MACRAME CANDY CANE ORNAMENT

Step 1: Cut Cords & Wire

Cut 5 macrame cords of equal length (mine were approximately 7 inches long).

Next, cut 1 length of craft wire about 2 inches shorter than your cords (mine was approximately 5 inches long).

Step 2: Bundle & Wrap Materials Together

Gather the wire and 5 cords.

Bundle them together.

Next, unravel a portion of macrame cord directly from the cone.

Taking the end of the cord, place 2 inches along the shaft of the bundled pieces of cord and wire.

Pinch together.

While holding bundle together in one hand, begin wrapping the cord still attached to the cone around the entire bundle.

Wrap once.

Then wrap again.

Continue wrapping until you reach the end.

Cut the cord off the cone, leaving about 3 inches.

Step 3: Secure End of Cord

Thread a tapestry needle.

To prevent the cord from unraveling, you will secure the end by inserting it into the bundle itself.

Begin by guiding the tip of the needle down the interior of the bundle in behind the wrapped cords.

Allow the tip to come out at least an inch or more down the length of the bundle.

While holding the bundle in one hand, push the needle out with the other.

Gently pull the needle out.

In summary: To prevent the cord from unraveling, insert the end into the interior of the bundle. For reference, see the diagram below.

Next, pull the cord downward until taut.

Snip off the end as close to the wrapped bundle as you can without cutting the wrapped pieces.

Step 4: Glue Red Ribbon To Bundle

Shape the bundle to resemble a candy cane.

The craft wire will allow the bundle to retain its shape.

Add a dab of hot glue along bottom.

Press the end of the ribbon against the glue. Make sure the ribbon is at a slight angle.

Begin wrapping around the bundle.

Continue wrapping at an angle. (If you wish, add more glue at different intervals in the process).

Once you reach the crook (or rounded portion) of the cane, add another dab of glue and secure ribbon.

Add another dab of glue and wrap ribbon around again.

Do this as many times as you need until you reach the end.

Snip off the end of the ribbon.

Cut both ends of the ribbon at an angle.

Then glue the tip of each end to the bundle.

Reshape candy cane, as needed.

NOTE: The more malleable the craft wire is, the easier it is to reshape as you wish. I used a 22 gauge craft wire which is very flexible and can be shaped and reshaped often.

Next, add twine or a simple ornament hook to the top of your macrame candy cane.

This macrame candy cane ornament DIY is easy to make – somewhat addictive, too.

So I went ahead and made several!

Step 5: Hang on Your Tree!

For the first time, we have two trees this year so I made several ornaments to trim the second tree with.

I hope you enjoyed this holiday tutorial for making candy cane ornaments. They are such a lovely decorative idea and work well not only as tree ornaments, but as gifts, gift tags or as place card holders around a holiday dinner table.

Happy crafting 🙂