Macrame Angel Ornament: You’ll Want To Keep This Handmade Gift

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This macrame angel ornament with loop wings starts with a repeated knot. Four curved loops on each side of a wooden ring become the wings; a wooden bead and a brushed cotton dress complete the angel.

Use this free Christmas angel pattern to make a handmade tree decoration or a gift topper. I’ll guide you through the cord lengths, the different loop sizes and the finishing details, with 17 photo steps and the full video below.

Your Loop-Wing Angel At A Glance

Materials And Tools You Will Need

Use 3mm single-strand cotton for the loop wings and brushed dress. Gather the full checklist below before cutting.

3mm Cotton
Cord

Choose Natural, 3mm single-strand cord for the listed cutting lengths.

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2-Inch Wooden
Ring

One ring supports the body and provides the mounting points for both wings.

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Large-Hole
Wooden Bead

Use one bead for the head. Check that both cord ends pass through the hole.

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Complete Materials And Tools Checklist

Gather every item below before starting. The product cards above highlight supplies; this checklist includes the full set.

• 3mm single-strand cotton cord in Natural: 9.25 metres total, cut into 20 pieces as listed below. This includes the wings, bead setup, dress and Gathering knot.
• 2-inch wooden ring: one ring for the bead and wing mounting points.
• Large-hole wooden bead: one 18–20mm bead for the head. The original tutorial specifies a 6mm hole; our linked 20mm bead has a larger 9mm hole. Check the fit of your cord and stopper knot before assembly.
• Macrame scissors: for cutting cord and trimming the tassel.
• Measuring tape: measure each cord before cutting.
• Fringe comb: for separating and smoothing the tassel fibres.
• Macrame board with T-pins (optional): helpful for holding the work steady while you shape the loops. You can make this project without a board.

Cord Cutting List For One Angel

Use 3mm single-strand cotton cord for every piece below. Separate the wing cords into two matching sets before starting, and set aside the 25 cm wrapping cord.

Wing Loop Reference: Repeat On Each Side

Each cord makes one loop. Fold at the measurement shown rather than in half: the long end needs enough cord to work around the short anchor.

Knots To Practice Before Making The Angel

Practice a short Vertical Lark’s Head sennit—a series of the same knot—before making your first wing loop. The repeating movement does most of the work in this pattern.

• Reverse Lark’s Head knot: attaches the wing cords and bead cord to the ring.
• Vertical Lark’s Head knot: creates the knotted strips that curve into the wings. Follow the close-up demonstration in the project video.
• Double Overhand knot: closes each wing loop behind the ring.
• Overhand knot: finishes the bead and hanging setup.
• Gathering knot: bundles the fringe into the dress.

Anchor cord: the short end that the knots wrap around. Working cord: the long end used to tie those knots. Keeping the anchor steady helps each loop sit neatly.

A REFERENCE BESIDE YOUR CORD

Keep Your Next Knot Within Reach.

Use the free 50 Macrame Knots & Sennits guide when a pattern introduces a technique you want to practice.

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Watch The Macrame Angel With Loop Wings Tutorial

Watch the cord movement and the back-of-ring closures in the full tutorial. Pause after each loop to compare your work with the demonstration.

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How To Make A Macrame Angel With Loop Wings

Make all four loops on the right before mirroring them on the left. Leave the back tails until both wings are complete, then add the bead and dress.

Step 1: Mount The First Wing Cord

Take one 90 cm cord and fold it 15 cm from one end. Attach the fold to the right side of the wooden ring with a Reverse Lark’s Head knot. Keep the short end as the anchor and the long end as your working cord.

Step 2: Knot The Longest Loop

Use the long working end to make 12 consecutive Vertical Lark’s Head knots around the short anchor cord. Keep the knots close together and the tension even so the strip will curve smoothly.

Step 3: Close The First Loop

Bend the knotted strip into a loop. Bring the anchor cord to the front and around to the back, following the photos, then secure the loop with a Double Overhand knot. Position the closure behind the ring.

Step 4: Mount The Second Wing Cord

Take one 75 cm cord and fold it 12 cm from one end. Attach it beside the first loop with a Reverse Lark’s Head knot. Keep the shorter end as the anchor.

Step 5: Tuck In The Previous Ends

Tuck the cord ends from the first loop into the mounting loop of the second section, as shown. Adjust their position before tightening the Reverse Lark’s Head knot.

Step 6: Knot The Second Loop

With the longer end, make 10 consecutive Vertical Lark’s Head knots around the short anchor. Keep the same tension you used for the first loop.

Step 7: Close The Second Loop

Curve this strip into a loop and secure it at the back with a Double Overhand knot. Check its position next to the first loop before pulling the closure snug.

Step 8: Knot The Third Loop

Take one 65 cm cord and fold it 10 cm from one end. Mount it beside the second loop using the same method, tucking in the previous cord ends. Make eight Vertical Lark’s Head knots around the short anchor.

Step 9: Close The Third Loop

Fold the strip into a loop and secure it behind the ring with a Double Overhand knot. Gently arrange the first three loops so they sit beside one another.

Step 10: Make The Fourth Loop

Take one 55 cm cord and fold it 9 cm from one end. Repeat the mounting and tucking method, make eight Vertical Lark’s Head knots, then close the loop at the back. The original pattern uses eight knots for both the third and fourth loops.

Step 11: Mirror The Wing On The Left

Use the remaining 90, 75, 65 and 55 cm cords to make the same four loops on the left side. Mirror their placement and use the same short-end measurements and knot counts. Compare each new loop with its partner on the right.

Step 12: Trim The Back Ends

Check that all eight loops are secure, then trim the excess cord ends at the back. Take care to cut only the loose tails, keeping your scissors clear of the wing loops and their closing knots.

Step 13: Add The Head And Hanger

Attach one 30 cm cord at the top of the ring with a Reverse Lark’s Head knot. Thread the wooden bead onto the cord ends and tie an Overhand knot as shown. Check that the bead stays in position and the knot does not pull through its hole.

Step 14: Prepare The Dress Cords

Separate the remaining ten 30 cm pieces into two groups of five. Comb out each group gently, working from the loose ends towards the middle to separate the cotton fibres.

Step 15: Position The Dress

Place one combed group on the left side of the ring and the other on the right, following the placement in the photos. Bring the fringe together in the middle and comb it smooth. Keep both groups even before wrapping.

Step 16: Wrap The Gathering Knot

Use the 25 cm cord to tie a Gathering knot around the gathered fringe. Hold the dress in position as you wrap, then draw the finishing end beneath the wraps to secure it.

Step 17: Comb And Trim The Dress

Trim the excess Gathering-knot ends. Comb the dress once more, then trim the bottom gradually to your preferred shape. Lift the angel by its hanger and check the balance before making the final cut.

Help Your Loops Sit Evenly

• One wing looks larger: compare the short-end fold measurements, knot counts and tension with the matching loops on the other side.
• A loop twists: straighten the knotted strip before closing it, then adjust the closure behind the ring.
• The dress looks uneven: check that each side contains five 30 cm cords and align the groups before the Gathering knot. Comb before trimming.
• The bead slips: test the cord and stopper knot against the bead hole before finishing the hanger.

Make It A Christmas Keepsake

Hang the finished angel on your tree or tie it onto a wrapped gift. For a matching set, make one complete ornament first and use it as your reference for loop spacing and dress length.

Want another wing style? Try our macrame angel with six knotted leaf wings, or explore the beginner angel with brushed fringe wings.

Macrame Angel With Loop Wings FAQs

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KEEP LEARNING

More Macrame Christmas Ornaments To Make

Macrame TreeOrnament

Build a small 3D tree with DHH rows and finish it with a cinnamon-stick trunk.

Make The Tree →

Holly WreathOrnament

Shape two holly leaves with DHH knots, then add raised berries to a wrapped ring.

Make The Wreath →

Fringe-Wing AngelFor Beginners

Prefer an easier angel? Try the 3mm-cord version with brushed fringe wings and two DHH rows per side.

Make The Angel →

Find more ideas in our macrame Christmas tutorials, or work through the complete beginner’s guide.

A NOTE FROM YOUR MACRAME TEACHER

Made By You. Shared With Love.

You have turned a repeated knot into eight little loops and a pair of wings. Before you put your cord away, notice how much more familiar the movement feels than it did at the first loop. Will this angel stay on your tree or become a gift? Tell me in the comments.

Much love,

Nicole Woo
Founder & macrame teacher, Bochiknot