A small wooden ring (for the majority of plant hangers), a small wooden dowel, and between 3mm and 5mm Macrame cords (3-Ply, single twist, or braided) are required to build a Macrame plant hanger.
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How much cable do I need to make a wall hanging with macramé?
The length of your Macrame cable should typically be four times that of your project. Go for eight times the length after you’ve tied a Lark’s Head Knot to divide your rope into two cords.
It’s critical to consider the pattern when measuring the length of your cord:
- You will probably need more rope if your pattern includes a lot of knots.
- You can shorten the rope if your pattern includes a lot of straight cords.
- The length of the cord must increase with its thickness.
- Three-ply and braided ropes require more length per knot than single-strand cable does.
- Always cut more rope than you think you’ll need if you’re unsure.
- Always account for extra cord when making a fringe.
I want to make a macrame plant hanging, how much cord do I need?
Making your own plant hangers in the style of boho chic is stylish and easy with macram, the knotting technique for rope. It’s a trend from the 1970s that has come back, and this time it’s even better. If you love plants, you’ll adore how these hangers will display your plants both indoors and outside.
Making your first DIY macram plant hanger could seem difficult at first, but after learning the fundamentals, it’s really fairly simple! Today, we’ll go over some fundamental knots and patterns that you can use to create a macram plant hanger.
The three fundamental knots we’ll use in the tutorial are as follows:
- Round knot
- Spiral or half-square knot
- Knot loop
If you’d need extra experience with these before you get started, try out this useful instructional on fundamental macram knots. We’ll go through each type of knot in the video.
Materials:
- 8 cotton cords totaling 15 feet in length (3.1mm thick)
- two brass rings
- two 5 foot lengths of rope
What kind of cord works best for macrame?
Selecting the appropriate fiber is a crucial initial step when starting a new project. Because there are so many alternatives, this process may be really exciting and fun, but it can also be a little daunting if you don’t know where to start, so let’s break it down a little.
Whether you’re looking for yarn, rope, cord, or another type of fabric, you should choose between working with natural or synthetic fibers.
Natural fibers are perfect for interior projects, home décor, jewelry, accessories, gift wrapping, and textiles. They include cotton, linen, jute, wool, and hemp. They are an excellent environmentally friendly solution for creating because they are also biodegradable.
Polypropylene, acrylic, nylon, and plastic are examples of synthetic fibers. They are perfect for outdoor projects because they hold up well in rain or shine and won’t degrade over time with the weather.
Rope comes in a wide range of sizes and diameters, some of which are better suited for particular projects than others.
Ropes that are 3mm in diameter or less are ideal for jewelry-making and other small-scale or delicate crafts. Here are some of our favorite projects that utilize wires with smaller diameters.
The most popular rope size is probably the medium rope, which comes in sizes 4mm to 7mm. It’s ideal for macram novices, is more durable than the smaller ropes, and is the right size for things like plant hangers, wall hangings, furniture, lanterns, curtains, and rugs.
In particular for wall hangings like our Columns and Arches Wall Hanging, large ropes, 8mm-12mm (and greater), create a statement and are so much fun to work with. Because of their size, they can be a little more difficult to deal with, but the effort is worthwhile.
Texture:
Since you may add interest to a work by including some exciting fiber with texture, texture is a crucial feature to consider visually.
If you’re knotting up something large, you might also want to think about how the fiber feels to work with. Jute, for example, looks fantastic but can be a little scratchy on the hands. But don’t worry, gloves are a great method to protect your hands when dealing with a fiber with a rough texture.
If you’d want to learn more about the different fibers we currently offer, including Cotton, Jute, Felted Wool, Polypropylene, rope, and string, keep reading.
Our cotton rope comes in a variety of sizes, including 3mm 2-ply, which is great for lighter, softer, more delicate projects, 5mm 3-ply, which we use for all of our workshops and which we advise beginners to use, 6mm 2-ply, which is a great option made from recycled cotton, 12mm 3-ply, which is great for large-scale or bulky projects, and a variety of large diameter statement piece fibers in 16mm, 20mm, 24mm, and 30mm.
Our cotton thread, which comes in thicknesses of 2mm, 4mm, 9mm, and 12mm, is wonderfully soft, knots up beautifully and practically effortlessly.
Jute is a strong, natural material with appealing color and texture. Although it is coarse and scratchy, it is a good, practical fabric that looks wonderful when knotted. 6mm 1-ply Jute Rope is a size that we provide.
Fun, voluminous, and soft statement fiber is FELTED WOOL. Use it to create a plush and beautiful rug or give a rope wall hanging some woolly flair. We offer our felted wool in approximately 8mm 1-ply.
POLYPROPYLENE is a strong, resilient rope that can withstand the outdoors, making it a fantastic option for outdoor projects. We have 12mm braided polypropylene rope available.
How long does it take to build a plant container out of macramé?
When you look at some of the intricate designs, macram might appear a little intimidating. I want to show you the fundamentals so you can make a gorgeous macram hanging plant container in about 30 minutes.
For those who are unfamiliar with macram, the following definition will help you know what you’re getting into:
Exactly how is a wall hanging made, step by step?
Make Your Own DIY Wall Hanging: Instructions
- First, gather your materials.
- Next, cut the yarn.
- Hang the dowel in the third step.
- Tie the yarn in step four.
- Add tape to the wall in step five.
- Trim Your Yarn in Step Six.
- Seventh step: Done! To Be Displayed.
To make a plant hanger, how much rope would I need?
Whatever it is about succulents, I might have a slight addiction to them. Okay, mild isn’t completely accurate because I constantly add them to bookcases, shelves, and other objects. Ha! However, it is only because they are really simple to maintain and essentially match any style of design.
Anyway, the wall divider that separates our dining room from living room has a rather odd cutout that was made by the home’s constructor, and I have no idea what to do with it. I have tried placing a variety of objects in the space, which is tall and rather narrow, but nothing has truly worked. Then, when I realized that this month’s Michaels Maker subject was “DIY Trends,” I began to consider trends that I love and wanted to attempt. I immediately knew what I wanted to try, especially since it contained more SUCCULENTS!
So, yes, a straightforward Rope Plant Hanger that I could keep neat and slim while yet vertically filling the space.
It resembles the macrame plant holders that all of our mothers used to make in the 1970s, but it’s much simpler and has a lot less shag dangling from underneath. Additionally, because it’s not fussy at all, this only takes MINUTES to make. However, it has just enough detail to be attractive to look at.
…and this is it from the opposite side. Such a good fit! And not in the least fussy:
Additionally, it would be quite simple to modify this to your preferences. Make the bottom fringe much longer, use thicker rope, go through with two pieces of rope rather than one, etc. Additionally, you could hang this outside, in a room’s corner, from the ceiling, etc.
SUPPLIES:
- a planter
- Acrylic Color (I used a little bottle of outdoor paint)
- Hemp Rope
- Screw Hook (or another type of wall- or ceiling-mounting hardware)
- Adhesive tape
- potted plant with soil
Before anything else, painting your pot is entirely optional. However, if you want to modify the color, paint your pot with acrylic paint twice.
I also chose to use this outdoor paint because my Terra Cotta pot is porous in order to prevent my paint from becoming sticky and wet every time I watered my plant and the container became a bit damp. (I’m not even sure if regular acrylic paint would ever be an issue, but I saw this at Michaels right next to the pots and thought I’d give it a shot.)
Even after you put your plant inside, it usually won’t reach the very top of the pot, so be sure to paint down a few inches down the interior of the container.
Additionally, if you’re hanging your plant within a container that has a drainage hole in the bottom, you’ll need to cover that hole. I just taped it down with a few layers of duct tape, pressing it securely into place. It will stay properly sealed up until the dirt is added on top.
Now that your paint has dried, you can start building the rope holder. Cut 8 lengths of rope that are long enough to hang some of it at the bottom and have plenty left over to hang it above the pot. You should allow just a little extra length so that you can tie the knots around the pot.
Now, several inches from the end of your 8 strands of rope, tie a knot. You can always make your ends extra long for now and cut them shorter later. How far you tie from the end also depends on how long you want your ends to hang down at the bottom.
Next, invert the pot and divide the strands into groups of two, placing the knot in the middle of the base of the pot.
The pot’s bottom will be divided into four equal sections by each of those sets of two strands. In order to see the knots down the side of the pot once it is hanging, tie a knot into each of those groups of two just past the edge of the bottom of the pot.
To hold the ropes in place, keep them equal, and keep them in their ideal positions, add a strip of Scotch tape now.
Next, grab a rope from one set of ropes, then a rope from the next set over, and knot them together in the space between the two higher knots. To reach the next level of knots, continue around the pot in the same manner.
Tape this level of knots in place after gently pulling the ropes to remove any slack.
Depending on the size of your pot, you should add different degrees of knots, but I ultimately needed four. Before you reach the top edge of the pot, the very last level of knots should come to an end, around 1/2 inch away.
Turn your pot over while holding the ends of all your ropes in one hand. Make a knot at the top of your ropes (or wherever you want to hang it from), then check to make sure each rope is the same length and supporting the pot evenly before trimming off any extra. Take the tape off. You can then choose how long you want the rope parts to hang below the pot once it has been hung.
It’s time to attach your rope plant hanger by adding a hook screw (or other hanging hardware) to the wall.
Step 1: Cut the Cord
Cut nine pieces of jute twine to the length you want to start. Start with 100 pieces if the hanger doesn’t need to be very long and can hold a plant of ordinary size.
Tie a little string in the middle after folding the strings in half. You should finish up with 18 pieces that are half the length you started with when you hold the strings by that little strand.
To make working on the project easier, hang it from a nail in the wall. (You might accomplish this by removing a picture and working with the nail that held it in place.)
This craft can also be completed on a table. When it is hanging, it is only a little bit simpler.
Step 2: Create Macrame Knots And Braids
To achieve the appropriate length, braid each part separately. This will be around 24 for an extra-long plant hanger. Braid around 14 for just an average length.
Each braid should have a macrame knot at the very end. In this project, relatively basic knots are employed. Simply take the strings, form a circle with them, feed the ends through the hole, and fix in the chosen location.
Next, descend approximately 6 from the braid knot (or less if you are making a tiny one). To create three sections on each side, divide the braid’s bottom in half.
Three from each braid (a total of six) should be tied together to connect one braid to the one above it. Continue doing this in a circle until all three braids are together.
Make another row of knots by going down approximately another 6 (or less if you are constructing a tiny one).