What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
macrame
Example
I learned how to make a macrame plant hanger in my art class. [macrame: noun]
Example
She spent the afternoon macrameing a beautiful wall hanging for her living room. [macrameing: gerund or present participle]
crocheting
Example
My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was young. [crochet: verb]
Example
She made a beautiful crocheted blanket for her new baby niece. [crocheted: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Crocheting is more commonly used than macrame in everyday language and is a more widely known craft technique.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between macrame and crocheting?
Both macrame and crocheting can be used in both formal and informal contexts, and neither is considered particularly formal or informal.
