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Macrame Bat Wall Hanging Pattern

Macrame Bat Wall Hanging Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Macrame Bat Wall Hanging Pattern

This pattern creates a decorative macrame bat wall hanging featuring textured wings, red accent eyes, and a long tassel tail. You will follow clear, photo-backed steps to tie the knots and shape each wing, learning essential macrame techniques along the way. The finished piece is approximately 11.2"W x 18"H (28cm x 45cm) based on the sample and can be adapted by changing cord lengths or fringe.

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Perfect for crafters comfortable with basic knots, this project teaches Lark's Head, Square Knot, Double Half Hitch and Gathering knots. The design includes assembly instructions, knot diagrams and finishing tips to achieve a polished result.

Why You'll Love This Macrame Bat Wall Hanging Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances bold graphic shape with simple knot techniques, making a dramatic piece that is satisfying to complete. I enjoy how the red eye accents give the bat a playful personality while keeping the overall design elegant. I find the step-by-step photos especially helpful — they make the knot sequences easy to follow and replicate. Creating a whole set in different colors is a favorite way I personalize this design for gifts and seasonal decor.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to personalize this macrame bat pattern by switching cord color and thickness — try soft pastels for a dreamy look or bold jewel tones for Halloween drama.

To make the design larger, swap to thicker cord and longer dowel, adjusting the number of 72" cords accordingly to keep the proportions right.

I often add beads threaded onto the filler cords before tying square knots to introduce metallic highlights or eye-catching detail.

Want a mini keychain version? Use 3mm cord but cut everything 40-50% shorter and use a small wooden ring in place of the dowel for a portable charm.

Change the tassel style by trimming the fringe blunt for a modern vibe, or by leaving longer strands and combing them out for a boho look.

I sometimes swap the red eye cords for small wooden beads or contrasting colored knots to vary the bat's expression.

Try alternating square knot rows with spaced square knots to create negative space and a lighter visual weight for a more delicate hanging.

For a more sculptural piece, add light wire inside a couple of cord groups to make the wings slightly posed or 3D.

If you want to create a set, make three bats in graduated sizes and hang them in a cluster for a gallery-style display.

Experiment with mixed materials — hemp, cotton and recycled fibers each give different drape and texture, so test a few scraps to see which finish you prefer.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not measuring cord lengths accurately; always measure and double-check each cord length before cutting to avoid running out of material mid-project. ✗ Skipping the knot practice for beginners; practice each knot on scrap cord to get consistent tension before tying on your main piece. ✗ Pulling knots too tight or too loose; maintain even tension as you tie so the design sits flat and symmetrical. ✗ Not grouping and counting cords correctly can lead to uneven wings; lay out and count each group before tying to ensure symmetry. ✗ Trimming fringe without securing the wrap first can cause unraveling; finish the gathering knot securely and tuck ends before trimming for a tidy finish.

Macrame Bat Wall Hanging Pattern

Make a spooky-chic macrame bat wall hanging with clear step-by-step instructions and photo guidance. This pattern walks you through essential macrame knots and assembly so you can create a dramatic wall piece with textured wings and a decorative tassel. Perfect for seasonal decor or year-round style, you will learn lark's head, square knot, double half hitch, gathering and more.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Macrame Bat Wall Hanging Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    3mm macrame cord, charcoal - seventeen 72" lengths (x17)
  • 02
    3mm macrame cord, charcoal - two 20" lengths (x2)
  • 03
    3mm macrame cord, red - two 8" lengths for eyes (x2)
  • 04
    Wooden dowel 10" L (x1)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2 S hooks for hanging
  • 02
    10" wooden dowel
  • 03
    Scissors
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    Measuring tape or ruler
  • 05
    Comb or brush for fringe finishing
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    Pins or clips for holding cords while tying
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    Optional: small sharp scissors or thread snips for trimming wrapped ends

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— Dimension and Materials :

Info :

- Expected dimensions of the finished item: 11.2"W x 18"H ~ 28cmW x 45cmH. This dimension is based on the sample Bat Hanger made by our shop. The actual dimension can be changed due to your desired size and length of fringe.

Infos :

- Materials + 3mm macrame cord is recommended for the similar result: • 72" charcoal cord x 17 • 20" charcoal cord x 2 • 8" red cord x 2 • 10"L wooden dowel x 1

— Basic Knots Used :

Lark's Head Knot :

1.Fold your cord in half, and place the looped in over your dowel. 2. Bring the ends of the cord through the loop and tighten it up to secure.

Reserve Lark's Head Knot :

1.Fold your cord in half, and place the looped in over your dowel 2.Bring the ends of the cord through the loop. Pull the ends to tighten the loop.

Square Knot :

1.Cross the left cord across the center cords and behind the right cord. 2.Bring the right cord behind the center cords and pull the end through the loop on the far left. 3.Pull the ends to tighten. This is half of the square knot. 4.Bring the right cord in front of the center cords. 5.Bring the left cord behind the center cords and pull the end through the loop on the far right. 6.Tighten and the square knot is complete.

Double Half Hitch Knot :

1.Hold the left cord in front of the other cords in an L shape. This will be the filler cord. 2.Bring the next cord over up and around the filler cord to make a half hitch knot. 3.Pull the end of the cord to tighten. 4.Repeat that again with the same cord. 5.Tighten up the knot. 6.Repeat across the row with each cord.

Gathering Knot :

1.Fold the right end of the separated working cord (pine green) to create a facing down loop on top of the filler cords (baby blue). 2.Use the left end of the working cord (pine) to wrap the filler cords (blue) and the loop. 3.Pass the end of the working cord (pine) used for wrapping through the small loop at the bottom. 4.Continue wrapping the working cord (pine) 5-7 times. Leave a smaller loop at the bottom. 5.Pull the top end of the working cord (pine) to bring the loop inside the wrap. Then, pull both ends to secure and tighten the knot. 6.Trim both ends of the working cord (pine) and tuck them inside the knot for a clean look.

— Instructions :

Step 1 :

Hang the wooden dowel on 2 S hooks. And start with Lark's Head knot:

Step 2 :

Fold 72" cord in half, and place the looped in over the dowel.

Step 3 :

Bring the ends of the cord through the loop and tighten it up to secure.

Step 4 :

Repeat again with second 72" cord.

Step 5 :

Add 72" cord to the right cord by Reverse Lark's Head knot. And follow the pictures below to tie Extended Reverse Lark's Head knot.

Step 6 :

After you attach the cord to your dowel with a lark's head knot, take the right cord and bring it behind and over the dowel.

Step 7 :

Bring the end of the cord down through the loop and tighten.

Step 8 :

Do the same thing on the left side.

Step 9 :

Push the knot next to the first knot.

Step 10 :

Repeat with 1 72" cord.

Step 11 :

Do the same with the second middle cord by tying 2 72" cords.

Step 12 :

Cross the two middle cord, use 72" cord and tie Extended Reverse Lark's Head knot.

Step 13 :

Now, you will take the left outermost cord as the filler cord, and hold it at a diagonal angle tie Double Half Hitch knots. Follow the steps below:

Step 14 :

Hold the left cord in front of the other cords in an L shape. This will be the filler cord.

Step 15 :

Bring the next cord over up and around the filler cord to make a half hitch knot.

Step 16 :

Pull the end of the cord to tighten.

Step 17 :

Repeat that again with the same cord.

Step 18 :

Tighten up the knot.

Step 19 :

Repeat across the row with each cord.

Step 20 :

It's the same process with right side, just reversed. The result will be a symmetric set of diagonal DHH rows forming the wing shapes.

Step 21 :

Use 5 left cords as working cords, use the 6th cord as filler cord. Tie Double Half Hitch knots for 2 sides.

Step 22 :

Now you will create the bat's eyes by 8" red cords. Fold the 8" red cord in half and add to charcoal cord by Reverse Lark's Head knot.

Step 23 :

You will make Square knot with 4 middle cords. Follow the steps below: Make the “number 4” shape with the left cord over 2 middle filler cords and behind the right. Then bring the right cord behind 2 middle and up through the loop made in the left, tighten it. Make the reserved “number 4” with the right cord over 2 middles and under the left. Bring the left cord behind 2 middles and up through the right loop. Tighten and the square knot is complete.

Step 24 :

Use the 6th left cord as filler cord, the next 2 cord as working cords. Tie 2 Double Half Hitch knots. Make the same with the right side, tie 3 knots. The first V shape is created.

Step 25 :

Repeat steps to create extra 3 V shapes to form the layered body and wing center sections.

Step 26 :

Now you will make Bat's Wing, start with the left side. Fold the 72" cord in half. Add to the wooden dowel by Reverse Lark's Head knot. Then add 4 72" cords to the right cord by Extended Reverse Lark's Head knot.

Step 27 :

Use the left outermost as filler cord. Tie Double Half Hitch knots from the left to the right. And then use the right outermost as filler cord. Tie 4 rows with Double Half Hitch knots to shape the wings.

Step 28 :

Repeat steps to create the right wing. You also need the left 5 72" cords to make. The result will be symmetric wings flaring from the center body.

Step 29 :

Use the outermost cords as filler cords. Continue tying Double Half Hitch knots to build wing texture and edge shaping.

Step 30 :

Use 20" charcoal cord to tie Gathering knot at the bottom center of the bat to create the hanging tassel attachment. Follow the gathering knot steps: hold 20" cord in a U shape with the short side on the left; start wrapping with the long end until desired length; bring the wrapped end through the small loop; pull the short cord to bring the loop halfway up the wrapped section; cut the two ends close to the wraps and tuck under the wraps for a clean look.

Step 31 :

Use Overhand knot to tie the end of the cords and cut the left-over cords to create the tassel. Final trimming and combing will finish the fringe.

Info :

Finally, you have a Macrame Bat Wall Hanging done! Now you have your own wall hanging <3 <3 Hope you'll enjoy it!

Assembly Instructions

  • Hang the 10" wooden dowel on two S hooks at your working surface and space S hooks so the dowel is stable for tying.
  • Attach each 72" charcoal cord to the dowel using Lark's Head knots, following the sequence in the pattern to create the left and right groupings.
  • Shape the wings by tying diagonal Double Half Hitch knots using the outermost cord as the filler cord, repeating on both sides to achieve symmetry.
  • Add two folded 8" red cords in the center with Reverse Lark's Head knots to create the bat's eyes, then secure with square knots and surrounding DHH rows.
  • Finish the center tail by wrapping a 20" charcoal cord with a Gathering knot, trim and tuck ends, then comb and trim fringe to desired length.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work on a stable hanging dowel and use two S hooks for best stability while tying the knots.
  • 💡Keep tension consistent when tying square knots and double half hitch knots to maintain symmetry across both wings.
  • 💡Practice each knot on scrap cord before starting the project to ensure even, neat knots when working on the main piece.
  • 💡Secure the gathering knot wrap tightly and tuck ends underneath the wrap for a clean finish and to prevent unraveling.
  • 💡Measure and cut all cords before starting to avoid running short; use the recommended cord counts to match the sample proportions.

Create this moody macrame bat wall hanging to add handmade charm and a little attitude to your space. The pattern is photo-guided and knot-focused, perfect for makers who love texture and structure. Make one in charcoal for classic style or swap colors for seasonal fun! 🧶🦇

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished wall hanging measures approximately 11.2"W x 18"H (28cm x 45cm) using the recommended cord lengths and dowel; fringe length may change overall height.

Can I use different cord thicknesses?

Yes, you can use different cord diameters but the final size and knot appearance will change; thicker cord creates a chunkier look while thinner cord makes a more delicate piece.

Do I need prior macrame experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate — basic familiarity with Lark's Head, Square Knot, and Double Half Hitch is recommended; photo steps and knot diagrams help guide you through the process.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most makers finish this macrame bat in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience, knot speed and whether you prepare all cords in advance.