Oh, the horror of not having enough cord to work with when you are finishing! We wouldn't want you to face that problem when macramé-ing, especially when starting out. If you need some guidance on How To Estimate Your Cord Length, you can click this link here. As a rule of thumb, you'll want to prepare at least four to eight times the length of your project. It's always best to estimate and prepare extra as you might need it, but you'll also need to identify a few factors firsthand: - Your macramé pattern's cord length requirements  - How many knots does the pattern consist - The thickness of your cord - Additional length for fringes