The third most popular type of macrame cord is 3-strand or 3-ply cord. Overall, kits using this quality cord cost a little more, but the smooth cord is kinder to hands and has a more professional final look. It is the most highly recommended by bloggers and macrame experts due to its durability and the ease with which you can cut, tie, unravel and fringe it. Single strand cord, as the name suggests, is made of a lone strand of cord rather than multiple ones together. It's affordable and easy to work with, especially for beginners, but doesn't unravel well, making it harder to achieve fraying effects. This cord is made of multiple fine strands twisted to make thicker strands which are then braided together again.
The first is braided cord, which is the standard cheap, cheerful option sold at most craft retailers. There are three main types of macrame cord.
