Macra-Crochet Cord - Miss Tricot Yarns

Miss Tricot Filati Macra-Crochet Cord

100% Recycled Cotton | 250g – 200m | Macramé, Crochet and Bags

📋 Main features

• Composition100% Recycled Cotton
• Skein weight250g (skein)
• LengthApprox. 200m
• Thickness3mm
• Recommended needles5-6mm
• Recommended crochet hook5-6mm
• WashingHand wash
• Ideal forMacramé, bags, baskets, wall hangings
• Estimated yield2 skeins per medium bag

🧵 The yarn

The Miss Tricot Filati Macra-Crochet Cord is a 100% recycled cotton cord with a thickness of 3mm, designed for those looking for a sustainable, sturdy and versatile yarn for creative projects. Perfect for those who work with macramé, crochet or knitting techniques, this cord offers a smooth feel and a uniform texture that makes every project fluid and enjoyable.

Each skein weighs 250 grams and offers approximately 200 meters of cord, a generous format that allows you to create medium-sized bags, decorative baskets, rugs and home decor projects without having to change skeins too often. The recommended working method is with a 5-6mm crochet hook or knitting needles, but it is also excellent for decorative macramé knots.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

100% recycled cotton is the ideal choice for those who want to create with environmental awareness without compromising on quality. This type of fiber retains all the characteristics of virgin cotton — breathability, strength, softness — but drastically reduces the environmental impact of the production process. Recycled cotton absorbs less water, requires less energy and makes the most of textile waste that would otherwise end up in landfills.

The cord's structure is knitted, not braided: this means that the yarn is worked into a tubular knit, making it more uniform, elastic and resistant than traditional braided cords. The smooth surface glides easily over crochet hooks and knitting needles, while the substantial consistency ensures stability in structured projects such as bags and baskets. The 3mm diameter is the perfect standard for modern macramé and granny square crochet bags.

📦 Skein format and yield

The 250g skein offers approximately 200 meters of cord, a quantity that allows you to create a small bag or decorative basket with a single skein. For larger projects, such as crossbody bags or rugs, we recommend purchasing 2 skeins to ensure sufficient length and color uniformity.

As it is a recycled cotton yarn, it is important to know that there may be slight shade variations between different batches. For this reason, if you are working on a project that requires multiple skeins, we recommend purchasing all the necessary materials at once, checking that the skeins belong to the same production batch.

🧶 Recommended working method

The Macra-Crochet Cord is worked with a 5-6mm crochet hook, the ideal size to achieve a compact but not rigid texture, perfect for bags that need to hold their shape without being heavy. With this crochet hook size, single crochet and double crochet stitches are well defined, while the stitches remain tight enough not to reveal the contents of the bag.

If you prefer working with knitting needles, the 5-6mm size is equally suitable for creating rugs, cushions or decorative blankets. For macramé, the 3mm cord is the standard thickness for wall hangings, dreamcatchers, hanging planters and boho decorations. The knitted structure of the cord makes the knots more defined and stable than braided cords, and the soft feel makes it easier to work with, even for beginners.

✨ Why choose Macra-Crochet Cord

Compared to virgin cotton cords, Macra-Crochet offers the same level of quality and workability, but with a significantly reduced environmental impact. If you are looking for a yarn for projects you want to show off with pride, knowing you have made a sustainable choice, this cord is the answer. It is not just a matter of ethics: recycled cotton often has a slightly softer feel and a more lived-in texture, giving finished projects a natural and authentic look.

Its knitted structure makes it more resistant and uniform than inexpensive braided cords, which tend to fray or lose their shape with use. If you are making a bag you will use every day, or a basket that needs to hold the weight of objects, the sturdiness of this cord makes the difference. Furthermore, the wide range of available colors allows you to create modern and personalized color combinations, perfect for handmade projects intended for sale or as gifts.

🎨 What you can create

The Macra-Crochet Cord is perfect for granny square crochet bags, summer clutches, beach tote bags and structured crossbody bags. Thanks to its 3mm thickness, it is also ideal for storage baskets, home containers, round or rectangular rugs, placemats and table runners. If you love macramé, you can create wall hangings, dreamcatchers, hanging planters, boho home decorations and decorative wall panels.

👩‍🎨 Who it is suitable for

This cord is suitable for both beginners and experienced crafters. Its smooth feel and uniform structure make it easy to handle even for those who are approaching macramé or crochet with thick yarns for the first time. The 3mm thickness allows you to clearly see every stitch and knot, making learning easier and reducing mistakes.

It is particularly appreciated by creative hobbyists who make bags and accessories for personal use or as gifts, by professional artisans who sell their handmade work on online platforms or at craft fairs, and by those looking for a sustainable yarn for modern and conscious home decor projects. If you love the boho, natural and minimalist style, this cord is perfect for you.

🧼 Maintenance and care

• WashingHand wash in cold or lukewarm water
• BleachingDo not bleach
• SpinningAvoid high-speed spin cycles
• DryingLay flat, away from heat sources
• IroningUse a warm iron if necessary
• StorageStore in a dry place, away from direct light

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary