Tutorials & inspiration

Step-by-step guides and ideas for your next project

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Crochet gnomes with 5 mm and 9 mm BIGcord – two patterns

Two written step-by-step patterns: a 40 cm gnome made with 5 mm BIGcord (Elderberry / Mahogany) and a 53 cm gnome made with 9 mm BIGcord (Elderberry / Burgundy).

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BIGcord Advent Calendar – 24 DIY Christmas Ornaments

Open a new creative project every day with the BIGcord Advent Calendar: 24 mini DIY Christmas ornaments made with crochet, macramé and other simple handmade techniques.

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Chunky Knitted Christmas Wreath | 9 mm BIGcord Tutorial

Create a cozy chunky Christmas wreath from 9 mm BIGcord by combining knitting on large 20 mm needles with hand knitting. This free tutorial includes a complete video and a simple step-by-step guide.

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Sewn Christmas Basket with Lid | BIGcord Tutorial

Create a festive sewn Christmas basket with a matching lid using BIGcord 6 mm sewing cord. The finished basket measures approximately 22 cm in diameter and 10 cm in height. Below you will find the exact cord consumption and the basic sewing process.

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Crochet Fox Basket Tutorial | Easy Pattern with Wooden Base | BIGcord

Learn how to crochet a cute orange fox basket using 5 mm BIGcord, a 12 cm wooden base and a 6 mm crochet hook. This beginner-friendly tutorial combines a full video with a clear written pattern, including colour changes, an invisible join and simple crocheted fox ears.

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Crochet Fox Basket Tutorial | Easy DIY Pattern | BIGcord

Learn how to crochet a cute fox basket using 5 mm BIGcord, a 12 cm wooden base and a 6 mm crochet hook. This beginner-friendly tutorial combines a full video with a clear written pattern, including colour changes, an invisible join and simple crocheted ears.

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Crochet Donkey Basket Tutorial | Easy DIY Pattern | BIGcord

Learn how to crochet a cute donkey basket using 5 mm BIGcord and a 12 cm wooden base. This detailed beginner-friendly tutorial combines a full video with a written step-by-step pattern, including clean colour changes, an invisible join and mirrored crocheted ears.

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Crochet Bear Basket Tutorial | Easy DIY Pattern | BIGcord

Learn how to crochet a cute bear basket using 5 mm BIGcord and a 12 cm wooden base. This detailed beginner-friendly tutorial combines a full video with a written step-by-step pattern, including clean colour changes, an invisible join and simple crocheted ears.

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Crochet Acorn Pattern | 5mm & 9mm BIGcord Tutorial

Create a chunky crochet acorn using BIGcord. This written pattern is designed for 9 mm cord and can easily be adapted for 5 mm cord. You will find the exact stitch sequence, recommended hook sizes and approximate cord consumption for both versions below.

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Sewn Basket with Fabric Top | Easy DIY Tutorial

A sewn basket with fabric top is a practical way to combine the structured look of 6 mm BIGcord sewing cord with a soft drawstring closure. Use it for storage, gifts or as a handmade home accessory, and change the cord colour and fabric print to create a completely different look from the same pattern.

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How to Sew a Round Bag with Bamboo Handles | BIGcord

Learn how to sew a round bag with bamboo handles using 6 mm BIGcord sewing cord. This step-by-step tutorial shows how to shape the round panels, reinforce the handle openings, make the side panel and assemble the bag by hand.

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Crochet Candle Holder – Jasmine Stitch Tutorial | BIGcord

Learn how to crochet a beautiful candle holder with the Jasmine Stitch using 3 mm BIGcord recycled cotton cord. This free tutorial includes a full video and a written step-by-step pattern.

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Sewn Rope Basket with Braided Detail | Tutorial

Learn how to sew an elegant rope basket with a decorative braided detail using BIGcord 6 mm sewing cord. This step-by-step tutorial shows the complete process, from sewing the coiled base to shaping the basket and attaching the braid.

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Braided Cord Placemat Sewing Tutorial | BIGcord

Learn how to sew an elegant 38 cm placemat from BIGcord 6 mm sewing cord. This detailed project combines a decorative three-strand braid with smooth cord sections and is finished entirely with a zigzag stitch. It takes patience and careful sewing, but the final result is absolutely worth the effort.

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Crochet Daisy Coaster | Free Video Tutorial & Pattern

Looking for an easy and beautiful crochet daisy coaster? In this free step-by-step video tutorial, you'll learn how to crochet a textured flower coaster using BIGcord 5 mm recycled cotton cord.

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Tutorial for a sewn bag from cord

Wondering what bag to sew from our extra strong sewing cord? We have prepared one example for you - a tutorial for a sewn bag. What will we need? Approx. 25 metres of extra strong sewing cord BIGcord.

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Sewn crossbody bag from cord - how to?

You ask what and how can be made from our extra strong cotton sewing cords. One of the answers is this sewn crossbody bag from cord. We have prepared a step-by-step video tutorial for you.

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Crocheting Around a Wooden Base

We will need a sturdy plywood base, 5mm cotton cord and a size 6 crochet hook.

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Sewn placemat made from sewing cord

For this sewn placemat tutorial we drew inspiration from spring, which is all about flowers and colours. We went for a colourful look and picked from our range of 6mm BIGcord sewing cords.

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Sewn crossbody phone bag - tutorial

No experience yet with our sewing cords and would you like to sew a bag? This simple sewn crossbody phone bag could be a great choice. For our bag we will need: se

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Round Crochet Bag Pattern

Do you like this round crochet bag made from cord yarn too? With this pattern, you can make one yourself…

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Macramé Leaf Tutorial

Bought some combable macramé cord and wondering what to make from it? In collaboration with Saška from veselemakrame.sk, we bring you a little inspiration, suitable even for beginners... Kick off your

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Crocheted Backpack with Leather Accessories

For the backpack you will need: A leather base A leather backpack strap A front piece for the bag A leather drawstring 3mm or 5mm cord for crocheting (approx. 100-200 m, depending on the height of the bag) A needle with a larger eye A size 6 or 8 crochet hook.

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Macramé Christmas Tree Decoration

Create your very own Christmas decoration, just the way you imagine it, with our tutorial. Get inspired. What you need: 5mm BIGcord cord cut to: 6 pcs - 4-metre cords 6 pcs - 3-metre

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Macramé for kids - heart coaster

A simple macramé heart tutorial that even children from about 6 years old can handle. It seems a new generation of little macramé makers is growing up 😉

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Macramé tutorials and inspiration with BIGcord

Our traditional Tuesday tutorials and inspiration on social media covered, among other things, examples of macramé projects. These are short tutorials ranging from basic knots to the finished pieces themselves, which will serve you

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Sewn Cord Handbag - Tutorial

Our sewn handbag made from sewing cord measures approx. 28cm wide and 31cm tall. For the base of the bag we used about 15 metres of 6mm BIGcord sewing cord and the rest of the bag is sewn from almost an entire 50-metre

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Crocheted Basket Pattern - No. 2

Another interesting pattern for a crocheted basket. This design is based on alternating a single crochet worked into the back loop and an extended single crochet worked under the single crochet in the previous row.

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How to Crochet a Heart Pattern

What do we need? Knitting cord - 3mm or 5mm, at least 2 pcs, Crochet hook no. 6 or 8, A needle with a larger eye

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Crochet Basket Tutorial - Pattern No. 1

For everyone who loves trying out new patterns, we want to share a tutorial you can use to make this beautiful crochet basket just like MolinaHandmade. Molina, thank you for preparing this tutorial :)

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Autumn Decoration - Leaf for an Autumn Garland

Autumn Garland. What You Will Need For the autumn garland decoration? - You will need 1.5mm CORD BIGwool and a 3.5 - 4 mm crochet hook.

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🧶 Crochet basket with 9 mm cord BIGcord – step-by-step tutorial

This crochet basket with 9 mm cord BIGcord is a perfect project for anyone looking to create a modern and sturdy home accessory. In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a crochet basket using a c

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Sewn Cord Bag Tutorial – Unique DIY Bag with Spiral Design

In this sewn cord bag tutorial , we will show you how to create a unique handmade bag using sewing cord and a sewing machine. This project is perfect for those who already know the basics and want to

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Crochet Projects with 7 Meters of Cord: 2 Easy Ideas Using 9 mm BIGcord

Looking for simple and creative crochet projects with 7 meters of cord? You’re in the right place. With just a small amount of 9 mm BIGcord, you can create beautiful and practical handmade pieces — pe

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Sewn Cord Bag with Wooden Sides and Leather Flap – Tutorial

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a sewn cord bag with wooden sides , combined with a leather flap and strap. This mix of materials creates a unique, durable, and stylish handmade bag. Th

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Round Bag Sewing Tutorial | Easy DIY with Cord

In this tutorial, we show you how to sew a round bag using BigCord sewing cord and a decorative yarn with colorful “beans”. This round bag sewing tutorial is perfect for beginners, as the bag is made

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Crochet Chicken Basket – Easy DIY Tutorial with 5 mm Cord

Looking for a fun and unique crochet project? In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a crochet chicken basket using 5 mm cord – perfect as a decoration, Easter basket, or a handmade gift. This c

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Easter Crochet Basket with Bunny | Step-by-Step Tutorial

Looking for a beautiful and unique Easter decoration? This crochet Easter basket with a bunny motif is the perfect spring project – soft, playful, and practical at the same time. In this tutorial, we

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Crochet Bunny basket - tutorial

To crochet Bunny basket you will need 1 skein of 5mm BIGcord and 6mm hook. You can use also 7 or 8mm hook but we prefer 6mm. Below you can find list of abbreviations used in tutorial in Slovak and in

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Crochet Basket with Wooden Base and Lid – Step-by-Step Tutorial

In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a crochet basket with a wooden base and lid , combining cord and plywood elements for a modern and functional design. This crochet basket with wooden set i

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Crochet basket with animal face - Fox, Raccoon or Bear

This tutorial is prepared for fox, but the same steps you can use for all animals, just use different scheme. This pattern is suitable even for beginners. The entire basket is crocheted using single c

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Instructions for sewn bowl/basket

Sewing baskets and handbags from cotton cords has become a trend in the "handmade world". Together with our new extra stirong sewing cord, we bring you a simple tutorial for sewn bowl/basket. Whether

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Sewed autumn decoration - acorn

The acorn is a characteristic fruit of autumn and this inspired us to make such a basket from our sewing twine GREAT WOOL. Sewed autumn decoration in the shape of an acorn will bring originality to yo