What is a pattern repeat in macrame?

A pattern repeat is the smallest unit of the pattern that tiles across and down to create the full design. For example, a square knot pattern using 4 cords might repeat every 5 cm across and 4 cm down.

How do I measure my pattern repeat?

Make one complete repeat of your pattern and measure its width and height. For square knots, one repeat is typically one knot group wide and one alternating row pair tall.

What if my project does not divide evenly?

If the project width does not divide evenly by the repeat width, you can either adjust your project width to fit whole repeats or add a partial repeat at one or both edges. Whole repeats look neater.

How many cords per repeat is typical?

Square knots use 4 cords per repeat. Half hitch diamonds typically use 6-8. Simple alternating patterns use 2. Complex patterns may use 8-12 cords per repeat unit.

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Pattern Repeat Calculator — Macrame Design Layout

Calculate how many pattern repeats fit across a given width or length.

Pattern Repeat Width

Pattern Repeat Height

Project Width

Project Length

Cords Per Repeat

Working cords in one repeat

How We Calculate This

How the Calculation Works

The calculator divides your project dimensions by the pattern repeat dimensions to find how many full repeats fit across the width and down the length.

Repeats across = project width / repeat width (rounded down). Repeats down = project length / repeat height (rounded down).

Total cords = repeats across x cords per repeat. The actual dimensions show the true size if using only whole repeats.

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Last updated: 2025-02-20

All calculations are estimates. Always verify quantities before purchasing materials.