The major difference between macrame and crochet is that macrame is done entirely by hand, while crochet needs two crochet needles. Another difference is the way the knots are made. Macrame knots are made using a thick cord or rope, while crochet stitches are made with thin, soft yarn and a hook.    The two crafts are hardly distinguishable beyond that, and many people even learn macrame and crochet simultaneously!