step 3 – chain stitchįrom this point on, you will be using the chain stitch to continue with the vertical weaving. You can also view my video tutorial for this step. (3) Insert the second crochet hook through the “U” and tighten rope to create another “placeholder.” This is the same procedure as you used for the top bar. Next, you will pull the loose cord back down and under the fold bar, (1) then over the front bottom bar. As it tightens, the crochet hook will act as a “placeholder.” (3) Insert one crochet hook into the “U.” (4) Tighten by pulling the loose end of the rope. (1) Pull the cording over the top back bar, (2) then down behind it, creating a “U” loop. **Remember, you will always go under the “fold bar” and always over the top back bar & the bottom front bar. Pull the cording back & under the fold bar, then up to the top back rim of the chair.

To begin with the vertical weave, place your roll of cording on the floor beneath the chair (& keep it here during the entire weaving process.) Tie a double knot onto the left end of the front bottom bar. The metal chair frame I’m using for this tutorial. For my first chair, I upcycled a vintage lawn chair, and it was fun to see the transformation! If you are using an old chair, remove the webbing and clean the chair well. one metal lawn chair in need of a face-lift (For this tutorial, I actually ordered a new chair frame, and I love it! It’s large & sturdy.).(This post may contain affiliate links as an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Finally this macrame lawn chair tutorial is done! For those of you who have been waiting for it, I promise your patience will be rewarded once your chair is finished and you’re toting it to the next outdoor concert – having to continuously stop along the way to rake in all the oohs and ahhs.

Aluminum lawn chair with yarn webbing